Space HubSLV
Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3) was India's historic first experimental satellite launcher. Developed under the leadership of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, it successfully launched the Rohini satellite in 1980.
Quick answer
SLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the SLV series, first flown on 10 August 1979. It has 4 stages and can carry about 40 kg to low Earth orbit and about 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: retired.
SLV: key facts
| Series | SLV |
|---|---|
| Status | Retired |
| First flight | 10 August 1979 |
| Stages | 4 |
| Height | 22 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Lift-off mass | 17,000 kg |
| Payload to LEO | 40 kg |
| Payload to GTO | 0 kg |
| Launches | 4 |
| Successful launches | 2 |
| Success rate | 50 % |
Associated Spacecrafts (7)
Frequently asked questions
What is SLV?
SLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the SLV series, first flown on 10 August 1979. It has 4 stages and can carry about 40 kg to low Earth orbit and about 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: retired.
When did SLV first fly?
SLV made its first flight on 10 August 1979.
How many stages does SLV have?
SLV has 4 stages.
What is SLV's payload capacity?
40 kg to low Earth orbit and 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit (listed values).
How many times has SLV flown?
Indian Space Hub lists 4 launches, of which 2 were successful (a 50 % success rate).
How big is SLV?
22 m tall, 1 m in diameter, 17,000 kg at lift-off.
Which spacecraft has SLV launched?
Spacecraft listed for SLV include IRNSS-1H, INSAT-3B, Rohini Technology Payload (RTP), Rohini Satellite RS-1, Rohini Satellite RS-D1, Rohini Satellite RS-D2, IRNSS-1C.
