SSLV Series Rocket

SSLV

Operational

Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a 3-stage all-solid launch vehicle designed to launch light payloads on demand with minimal infrastructure and turn-around time.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

34.0 m

Diameter

2.0 m

Lift-off Mass

120 tonnes

Booster Stages

3 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.

Stage 3

Cryogenic Stage

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

Launch Roster Performance

66.7%Success

First Flight LaunchAugust 7, 2022

Total Mission Runs3

Successful Missions2

Failed Missions1

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.