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LVM Series Rocket

LVM-3

Operational

Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), formerly GSLV Mk III, is ISRO's heaviest operational launcher. It carries a cryogenic upper stage and was chosen to deploy the Chandrayaan missions, as well as the upcoming crewed Gaganyaan missions.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

43.5 m

Diameter

4.0 m

Lift-off Mass

640 tonnes

Booster Stages

3 Stages

Payload (LEO)

10000.0 kg

Payload (GTO)

4000.0 kg

Modular Booster Stages

S1

Stage 1

Solid Booster

Provides massive thrust at lift-off utilizing advanced HTPB solid propellants.

S2

Stage 2

Liquid Core

High-efficiency liquid engine powering the vehicle through atmospheric climb.

S3

Stage 3

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

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Associated Spacecrafts (6)

Gaganyaan Crew Module

Gaganyaan Crew Module

active
Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3

active
Gaganyaan Crew Module

Gaganyaan Crew Module

active
GSAT-29

GSAT-29

active
Chandrayaan2

Chandrayaan2

active
Cartosat-2 Series Satellite

Cartosat-2 Series Satellite

active
LVM-3

Launch Roster Performance

100%Success
First Flight LaunchDecember 18, 2014
Total Mission Runs7
Successful Missions7
Failed Missions0

Mission Status

This launcher configuration is categorized under Active Launch Roster Fleet. It remains one of the fundamental benchmarks of ISRO's satellite deployment program.