GSLV Mk. II
GSLV family
· built by Indian Space Research Organization
· maiden flight 2010-04-15
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-15T20:08:04.839063+00:00 | 7531-09-01
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
Specifications
49.0 mLength
2.8 mDiameter
401 tLaunch mass
7420 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
2500 kgTo GTO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
12Total launches
10Successful
2Failed
5Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
12In our archive
83.3%Success rate
Apr 15, 2010 10:57 UTCEarliest tracked
Jul 30, 2025 12:10 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GSLV Mk II | NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) | Jul 30, 2025 12:10 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1K (NVS-02) | Jan 29, 2025 00:53 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS | Feb 17, 2024 12:05 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1J (NVS-01) | May 29, 2023 05:12 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | EOS-03 (GISAT-1) | Aug 12, 2021 00:13 UTC | Failure |
| GSLV Mk II | GSAT-7A | Dec 19, 2018 10:40 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | GSAT-6A | Mar 29, 2018 11:26 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | SouthAsiaSat (GSAT-9) | May 05, 2017 11:27 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR | Sep 08, 2016 11:20 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | GSAT-6 | Aug 27, 2015 11:22 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | GSAT-14 | Jan 05, 2014 10:48 UTC | Success |
| GSLV Mk II | GSAT-4 (HealthSat) | Apr 15, 2010 10:57 UTC | Failure |