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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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GSLV Mk I D2GSLV-D2/GSAT-2GSAT-2 launch vehicle
Name
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.
First Flight Date
2003-05-08
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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 07:50:08 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 18:39:09 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2003-05-08
Search Name
GSLV-D2 GSLV Mk I D2 GSLV-D2/GSAT-2 GSAT-2 launch vehicle
Serial Number
D2
Vehicle Code
D2