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GSLV-D6

GSLV-D6 was the second successful Mk II developmental vehicle. On 27 August 2015 it accurately placed the 2,117-kilogram GSAT-6 mobile communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit using India's indigenous cryogenic upper stage.

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Aliases
GSLV Mk II D6GSLV-D6/GSAT-6GSAT-6 launch vehicle
Name
GSLV-D6
Slug
gslv-d6
Status
retired

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GSLV-D6 was the second successful Mk II developmental vehicle. On 27 August 2015 it accurately placed the 2,117-kilogram GSAT-6 mobile communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit using India's indigenous cryogenic upper stage.
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 7:50:37 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:39:14 PM

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First Flight Date
2015-08-27
Last Flight Date
2015-08-27
Serial Number
D6
Vehicle Code
D6