Second developmental flight of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

摘要

The successful orbiting of GSAT-2 spacecraft in the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by the second developmental flight of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-D2, on 8 May 2003 has marked the entry of GSLV into operational arena for 2000 kg-class spacecraft. The second flight of GSLV, in addition to validating the design of the vehicle, has also demonstrated the enhanced payload capability by an additional 300 kg over the first flight through certain improvements implemented. Further flights will gradually augment the payload capability to about 2500 kg.