[1] The GSLV-F15, carrying the NVS-02 satellite, lifted off from the spaceport's second launch pad at 06:23 IST.

The satellite was injected into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) 19 minutes after launch from Sriharikota.

[2][3][4] It was the First mission undertaken by newly appointed ISRO chairman Dr. V.

The 138 tonne solid rocket motor is augmented by 4 liquid strap-ons which is lowered by a Vikas rocket engine.

GSLV-F15 payload fairing is a metallic version with a diameter of 3.4 meters.