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GSLV-D1

GSLV-D1 was the first flight vehicle of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and the Mk I generation. On 18 April 2001 it launched the experimental GSAT-1 communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit, inaugurating India's GSLV program.

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GSLV Mk I D1GSAT-1 launch vehiclefirst GSLV
Name
GSLV-D1
Slug
gslv-d1
Status
retired

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GSLV-D1 was the first flight vehicle of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and the Mk I generation. On 18 April 2001 it launched the experimental GSAT-1 communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit, inaugurating India's GSLV program.
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 7:27:00 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:38:57 PM

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First Flight Date
2001-04-18
Last Flight Date
2001-04-18
Serial Number
D1
Vehicle Code
D1