Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) (Indian Space Research Organization)
The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization (established in 1969). It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/18/2014.
The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3), previously called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) Specifications
| Length | 43.4 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 4 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 629 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 11898 kN |
| Apogee | 40000 km |
| LEO Capacity | 10000 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 5000 kg |
| Launch Cost | $46,000,000 |
Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) Launch Record
| Total Launches | 9 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 9 |
| Pending Launches | 7 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 9 |
Manufacturer
Chairman: V. Narayanan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."