Vehicle / SINCE 1979

SLV-3

ISRO Discontinued
ABOUT

The Satellite Launch Vehicle or SLV is a Small-lift launch vehicle, was a project started in the early 1970s by the Indian Space Research Organisation to develop the technology needed to launch satellites. SLV was intended to reach a height of 400 kilometres (250 mi) and carry a payload of 40 kg (88 lb).

SPECIFICATIONS 9
Length 22 m
Diameter 1 m
Launch Mass T 17
Leo Capacity 40 kg
Thrust 503 kN
Reusable No
Total Launches 4
Successful Launches 3
Maiden Flight 1979-08-10