Vehicle / SINCE 2014

LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III)

ABOUT

The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3), previously called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.

SPECIFICATIONS 11
Length 43.4 m
Diameter 4 m
Launch Mass T 629
Leo Capacity 10,000 kg
Gto Capacity 5,000 kg
Thrust 11,898 kN
Launch Cost Usd 46,000,000
Reusable No
Total Launches 9
Successful Launches 9
Maiden Flight 2014-12-18