- It is a 4th generation launch vehicle designed to place communication satellites in geostationary transfer orbit using a cryogenic third stage.
- It was used for launching Chandrayaan-2.
- It is a three-stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons.
- First stage – Solid rocket motor S139 (Augmented by 4 liquid strap-ons)
- Second stage – Vikas engine
- Third stage – Cryogenic Upper Stage Project
- Payload capacity: GSLV is capable of placing up to 6 tonnes of payloads in Low Earth Orbits, from heavy satellites to multiple smaller satellites.