LVM Series Rocket

LVM-3

Operational

Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), formerly GSLV Mk III, is ISRO's heaviest operational launcher. It carries a cryogenic upper stage and was chosen to deploy the Chandrayaan missions, as well as the upcoming crewed Gaganyaan missions.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

43.5 m

Diameter

4.0 m

Lift-off Mass

640 tonnes

Booster Stages

3 Stages

Payload (LEO)

10000.0 kg

Payload (GTO)

4000.0 kg

Modular Booster Stages

Stage 1

Solid Booster

Provides massive thrust at lift-off utilizing advanced HTPB solid propellants.

Stage 2

Liquid Core

High-efficiency liquid engine powering the vehicle through atmospheric climb.

Stage 3

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

Launch Roster Performance

100%Success

First Flight LaunchDecember 18, 2014

Total Mission Runs7

Successful Missions7

Failed Missions0

Mission Status

This launcher configuration is categorized under Active Launch Roster Fleet. It remains one of the fundamental benchmarks of ISRO's satellite deployment program.