SLV-3 (Indian Space Research Organization)
The SLV-3 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization (established in 1969). It undertook its inaugural launch on 08/10/1979.
The Satellite Launch Vehicle or SLV is a Small-lift launch vehicle, was a project started in the early 1970s by the Indian Space Research Organisation to develop the technology needed to launch satellites. SLV was intended to reach a height of 400 kilometres (250 mi) and carry a payload of 40 kg (88 lb).
SLV-3 Specifications
| Variant | 3 |
|---|---|
| Length | 22 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 17 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 503 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 40 kg |
SLV-3 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 3 |
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."