RLV-TD (Reusable Launch Vehicle)
🇮🇳 Indigenous Indian TechnologyA series of technology demonstrator missions aimed at developing a fully reusable two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle.
The Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstration (RLV-TD) is a series of technology demonstration missions intended to evaluate technologies required for a fully reusable launch vehicle. The winged technology demonstrator has successfully validated autonomous landing capabilities (LEX) and hypersonic aero-thermodynamics during atmospheric re-entry.
Technology Details
Status
development
Category
launch technology
Developer
ISRO
First Tested
May 23, 2016
Operational Since
—
Indigenous
Yes 🇮🇳
External References
Developing Organization
ISRO
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RLV-TD (Reusable Launch Vehicle) is classified under the launch technology domain of Indian space technology. It is currently development and developed by ISRO.