LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III)

Built & Operated By
Indian Space Research Organization
Government · founded 1969
Family
GSLV
Maiden Flight
18 DEC 2014
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.
Vehicle Specifications
Height
43.4 m
Diameter
4 m
Launch Mass
629 T
Thrust
11,898 kN
Stages
3
Configuration
Expendable
Launch Record
Total Launches
9
Successful
9
Failed
0
Consecutive
9
Upcoming
6
Performance
To LEO
10,000 kg
To GTO
5,000 kg
Apogee
40,000 km
Launch Cost
$46.0M