ISRO GSLV Mk. II IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)
GSLV Mk. II
Status
Success
Date
29 JAN 2025
00:53
Launch Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission Overview
This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.
Rocket
GSLV Mk. II
Mission Type
Navigation
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Rocket Details
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
Height
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
401 T
Thrust
7,420 kN