RLV Series Rocket

RLV

Operational

Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) is a series of technology demonstration missions intended to evaluate low-cost orbital launch vehicles that can glide back to runways.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

16.5 m

Diameter

1.2 m

Lift-off Mass

12 tonnes

Booster Stages

2 Stages

Payload (LEO)

500.0 kg

Payload (GTO)

0.0 kg

Modular Booster Stages

Stage 1

Solid Booster

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

Stage 2

Liquid Core

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

Launch Roster Performance

100%Success

First Flight LaunchMay 23, 2016

Total Mission Runs3

Successful Missions3

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.