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GSLV-D2

GSLV-D2 was the second developmental Mk I vehicle. On 8 May 2003 it successfully placed the 1,800-kilogram GSAT-2 experimental communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit, demonstrating increased payload performance over GSLV-D1.

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Aliases
GSLV Mk I D2GSLV-D2/GSAT-2GSAT-2 launch vehicle
Name
GSLV-D2
Slug
gslv-d2
Status
retired

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Description
GSLV-D2 was the second developmental Mk I vehicle. On 8 May 2003 it successfully placed the 1,800-kilogram GSAT-2 experimental communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit, demonstrating increased payload performance over GSLV-D1.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 7:50:08 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:39:09 PM

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First Flight Date
2003-05-08
Last Flight Date
2003-05-08
Serial Number
D2
Vehicle Code
D2