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.
Identity
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.