GSLV Cryogenic Upper Stage (GCU)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application geosynchronous satellite launch
gptkbp:associated_missions gptkb:INSAT_series
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:overcome
gptkbp:collaboration limited
gptkbp:collaborative_projects with universities
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:significant
gptkbp:debut multiple successful missions
gptkbp:design approximately 15 years
indigenous
gptkbp:development 1990s
gptkbp:diameter 4 meters
gptkbp:educational_value inspiring future engineers
gptkbp:engine gptkb:ISRO_Propulsion_Complex
gptkbp:engine_type cryogenic engine
gptkbp:environmental_concerns addressed
gptkbp:equipment advanced materials
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2010
successful
gptkbp:fuel_type cryogenic liquid
gptkbp:future_prospects high
gptkbp:global_standing improved
gptkbp:height 12.5 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GSLV Cryogenic Upper Stage (GCU)
gptkbp:impact_on_space_industry gptkb:significant
gptkbp:involved_technology liquid propulsion
gptkbp:key_feature cryogenic technology
gptkbp:launch_date periodic
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Satish_Dhawan_Space_Centre
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:GSLV
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:ISRO
gptkbp:mission satellite deployment
gptkbp:notable_launches gptkb:GSAT_series
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:1
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:2010
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use upper stage propulsion
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indian_space_program
gptkbp:payload_capacity up to 2,500 kg to GTO
gptkbp:project gptkb:GSLV_Mk_III
gptkbp:propulsion liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen
200 k N
gptkbp:public_perception positive
gptkbp:reliability proven
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented
gptkbp:significance enhanced payload capacity
gptkbp:specific_impulse 450 seconds
gptkbp:specification documented
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:national_security
gptkbp:success_rate high
gptkbp:technology cryogenic propulsion
gptkbp:upgrades planned
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:GSLV_rocket
gptkbp:weight around 4 tons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GSLV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5