The GSLV-III

 The GSLV-III or Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle mark III is a launch vehicle currently under development by the Indian Space Research Organization. It is intended to launch heavy satellites into geostationary orbit, and will allow India to become less dependent on foreign rockets for heavy lifting.

 The rocket is the technological successor to the GSLV, however is not derived from its predecessor. The GSLV-I has a Russian-made cryogenic third stage, which is to be replaced with an identical Indian-built one for the GSLV-II. US objections based on the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) prevented the Russia-India technology transfer that would have enabled this, leading to cancellation of the GSLV-II. The maiden flight is scheduled to take place in 2010-11.

Typical Parameters of GSLV Mark III

 Lift-off weight 629 tonne

 Pay Load 4 Tonne in to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)

 Height 49 metre.