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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
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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.
First Flight Date
2001-04-18
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July 14, 2026 at 07:27:00 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 18:38:57 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2001-04-18
Search Name
GSLV-D1 GSLV Mk I D1 GSAT-1 launch vehicle first GSLV
Serial Number
D1
Vehicle Code
D1