The GSLV F12 is the 15th flight of the GSLV and the 9th flight of Mk2 variant using indigenous Cryogenic engine.[1] [2]
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Launch | Launched on 29th May 2023 at 0512 hrs UTC |
Pad | Second Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
Payload | NVS-01 |
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Launch
editLaunch of GSLV F12 / NVS 01 Mission is Tentatively Scheduled for Monday, 29th May 2023 at 0512 hrs UTC from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Second Launch pad, Sriharikota Andhra Pradesh, India as Per Notam .[3]
Mission overview
editPrimary payload: NVS-01
This also marks the 15th time that Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle will be launching the Satellites.
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 Vikas (rocket engine).
Stage | Propellant Type | Max. Thrust | Burn Time |
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GS1 | Solid | 4800 kN | 100 Sec |
GS2 | Liquid | 846 kN | 150 Sec |
CUS | Liquid | 75 kN | 814 sec |
References
edit- ^ Indx, Techstyle (2023-04-22). "Launch: GSLV F12 with NVS-01 (IRNSS-1J) - 24th May 2023". Indian Defence Forum. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ ( ISRO ), Indian Space Research Organisation (2023-04-22). "Launch: GSLV F12 / NVS-01". ISRO. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Notam for launch of GSLV F12". 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II". 20 May 2023.