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Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle is India's cryogenic launch-vehicle lineage for high-energy and heavy-lift missions. Its Mk I, Mk II, and renamed LVM3 branches completed 27 flights from GSLV-D1 in April 2001 through LVM3-M6 in December 2025, with 23 successful missions and four launch failures.

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Aliases
GSLVIndian GSLV familyGeosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle family
Family Name
GSLV
Full Name
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
Reusability
expendable
Slug
geosynchronous-satellite-launch-vehicle
Status
active
Type
rocket

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Description
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle is India's cryogenic launch-vehicle lineage for high-energy and heavy-lift missions. Its Mk I, Mk II, and renamed LVM3 branches completed 27 flights from GSLV-D1 in April 2001 through LVM3-M6 in December 2025, with 23 successful missions and four launch failures.
First Flight Year
2,001
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 9:56:38 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:38:51 PM