GSLV Mk.2

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GSLV Mk.1(2) (GSat 3)
GSLV Mk.2 similar
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The indian GSLV (Geostationary Launch Vehicle) series are launch vehicles in the 2500 kg to GTO class, which feature a unusual combination of different kind of stages. The first stage consists of a large solid rocket, derived from the PSLV first stage. It is augmented by four liquid fueled strap-on boosters, which have a longer burn time than stage 1. Each booster is powered by a Vikas engine and remains connected with stage 1 during the flight. The second stage is a liquid fueled stage featuring storable propellants. It is the sam as used in the PSLV and is also powered with a Vikas engine. The cryogenic stage 3 for the Mk.1 version is powered by the russian KVD-1M engine, which was originally developed for a cryogenic version of the Proton launch vehicle. It will be replaced by the Mk.2 version, which features the indian built CS engine.

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Version	Strap-On	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3
GSLV Mk.2	4 x L-40H / Vikas	GS-1 / S-139	GS-2 (L-37.5H) / Vikas	GS3 (C-12) / CS

Performance (kg)	LEO	LPEO	SSO	GTO	GEO	MolO	IP
GSLV Mk.2				2400	-

No:  TNo:  Serial     Type                    Date        LS    Payload
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planned:

       1   GSLV-D3    GSLV Mk.2                 .  .09    Sr    GSat 4 (HealthSat)

Last update: 27.09.2009