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