Space HubSSLV
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.
Quick answer
SSLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the SSLV series, first flown on 7 August 2022. It has 3 stages and can carry about 500 kg to low Earth orbit and about 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: operational.
SSLV: key facts
| Series | SSLV |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| First flight | 7 August 2022 |
| Stages | 3 |
| Height | 34 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Lift-off mass | 120,000 kg |
| Payload to LEO | 500 kg |
| Payload to GTO | 0 kg |
| Launches | 3 |
| Successful launches | 2 |
| Success rate | 66.7 % |
Frequently asked questions
What is SSLV?
SSLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the SSLV series, first flown on 7 August 2022. It has 3 stages and can carry about 500 kg to low Earth orbit and about 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: operational.
When did SSLV first fly?
SSLV made its first flight on 7 August 2022.
How many stages does SSLV have?
SSLV has 3 stages.
What is SSLV's payload capacity?
500 kg to low Earth orbit and 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit (listed values).
How many times has SSLV flown?
Indian Space Hub lists 3 launches, of which 2 were successful (a 66.7 % success rate).
How big is SSLV?
34 m tall, 2 m in diameter, 120,000 kg at lift-off.