4. Features of GSLV Mark-III
Biggest launch vehicle so far.
By this ISRO’s human spaceflight
programme aims to send two astronauts into
LEO and bring them back safely.
It is also significant from the perspective of
ISRO’s own cryogenic engine.
5.
6. Stage-1: Solid Boosters
These boosters burn for 130sec and
produce a peak thrust of about 5150 kilo
newton each.
It has a large nozzle which helps in
orientation.
7. Stage 2: Liquid motor
The core stage designated L110, produce
700 Kilo newton uses regenerative cooling.
The core stage designated is a 4 meter
diameter carrying 110 tonnes of UDMH and
N2O4.
It is the first Indian liquid-engine cluster
design and uses two improved Vikas engines.
8. Stage 3: Cryogenic stage
It is designated as C25, will be
powered by the Indian developed CE-20
engine burning LOX and LH2 producing
186 kilo newtons.
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10.
11. CARE separated from the passive C25 cryogenic upper
stage of GSLV Mk-III 330.8 seconds after lift-off and
began its guided descent for atmospheric re-entry.
12. After the successful re-entry phase, CARE
module’s parachutes opened, following which it
gently landed over Andaman Sea about 1600 km
from Sriharikota.
13. The first orbital flight is planned
to take place in 2016.
The first flight with a crew on
board would take place after 2020
14. The successful launch of ISRO’s
GSLV MARK-III make India fully self
dependent in launching heavier
communication satellites of INSAT-4
class, which weigh 4500-5000Kg.