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Introduction
India has made a name for itself in the space race in recent years. With missions to the moon and Mars, as well as the launch of dozens of satellites, India is quickly becoming a leading player in the field. India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) has been critical to this success and has helped India achieve its goals in space. In this blog post, we will discuss GSLV and its role in Indian space exploration.
What is the full form of GSLV?
GSLV stands for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is an Indian expendable launch system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle has been in service since 2001 and has launched numerous satellites into orbit.
Formation of GSLV
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) project was commenced in the year 1990 with the objective of developing an indigenous launch vehicle capable of placing Geosynchronous Satellites (GS) into Geostationary Orbit (GEO). The project was initiated with a view to reducing India’s dependence on foreign launchers for deploying GSs.
The Three Stages of GSLV
The first experimental flight of GSLV Mk I, designated as ‘SLV-SD’, was conducted from Sriharikota in April 2001. This flight did not achieve the desired orbit. The second experimental flight, designated as ‘GSLV-DED’, was conducted in May 2003 and was successful. GSLV Mk II made its maiden flight on January 05, 2010, and successfully placed GSAT-19, an advanced communication satellite, in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The third experimental flight of GSLV Mk III, designated as ‘GSLV-DEMO’, was conducted on December 18, 2014, and was successful. GSLV Mk III is capable of launching satellites into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV-III), also called the Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM-III) is an expendable launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The vehicle has been designed to launch satellites weighing up to 4000 kg into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbits (GTO) or Geostationary Orbits (GSO) with a highly elliptical perigee.
GSLV-III uses two strap-on boosters with a large solid propellant core in the centre. The vehicle is powered by three S-200 solid rocket motors, each generating 200 tonnes of thrust. The S-200 motors are clustered around the central core and ignite sequentially. The first stage is augmented by two Vikas liquid rocket engines, each generating 750 kN of thrust. The second stage is powered by a single Vikas engine generating 200 kN of thrust. The third stage is powered by a cryogenic engine, the CE-20, generating 75 kN of thrust.
What are the capabilities of GSLV?
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle is capable of launching heavy communication satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
The GSLV is a three-stage vehicle with solid, liquid, and cryogenic propulsion stages. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle is designed to place a payload of up to four tonnes into GTO.
This vehicle is an upgrade of the earlier versions of GSLV-I and GSLV-II. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III, commonly referred to as GSLV Mk III, is the latest and most powerful version of GSLV.
What is the purpose of GSLV?
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is a space launch vehicle developed to enable India to launch its Geosynchronous satellites (which weigh more than two tonnes) into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
Conclusion
GSLV Mk III is a huge leap forward for India’s space program, and it has the potential to change the course of the space race. With its advanced capabilities, this rocket could help India become a major player in the international space community. Aspiring students who are interested in studying aerospace engineering or other related disciplines should keep an eye on India’s space program because there are sure to be plenty of exciting developments in the years ahead.
