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RLV Series Rocket
OperationalRLV
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
S1
Stage 1
Solid BoosterProvides massive thrust at lift-off utilizing advanced HTPB solid propellants.
S2
Stage 2
Liquid CoreHigh-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.