The GSLV F15 is the 17th flight of the GSLV and the 11th flight of Mk2 variant using indigenous Cryogenic engine. It is also the 100th overall launch of an ISRO rocket since SLV-3 E1 in 1979.
Launch The GSLV-F15, carrying the NVS-02 satellite, lifted off from the spaceport's second launch pad at 06:23 IST. The satellite was injected into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) 19 minutes after launch from Sriharikota.
It was the First mission undertaken by newly appointed ISRO chairman Dr. V. Narayanan.
Mission overview Primary payload: NVS-02.
This launch vehicle is an 3-stage launch vehicle. The first stage of GSLV was also derived from the PSLV's PS1. The 138 tonne solid rocket motor is augmented by 4 liquid strap-ons which is powered by a Vikas rocket engine. GSLV-F15 payload fairing is a metallic version with a diameter of 3.4 meters.
Mission Statistics
Mass: 420.7 Tonnes at Liftoff Payload weight: 2250kg Overall height: Propellant: Boosters (L40): UDMH+ N2O4 Stage 1 (S139): HTPB Stage 2 (GL40-HT): UDMH+ N2O4 Stage 3 (GS-3-CUS): LOX + LH2 Propellant mass: Boosters: Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3: Altitude: Perigee: 170 km Apogee: 36577 km Inclination:20.79 ± 0.1 ° Azimuth:106 °
This launch vehicle is an 3-stage launch vehicle. The first stage of GSLV was also derived from the PSLV's PS1. The 138 tonne solid rocket motor is augmented by 4 liquid strap-ons which is powered by a Vikas rocket engine.
References
External links ISRO official website