RLV Series Rocket

RLV-TD

Retired

Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) is a series of technology demonstration missions intended to evaluate low-cost orbital launch vehicles that can glide back to runways.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

16.5 m

Diameter

1.2 m

Lift-off Mass

12 tonnes

Booster Stages

2 Stages

Payload (LEO)

500.0 kg

Payload (GTO)

0.0 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.

Launch Roster Performance

100%Success

First Flight LaunchMay 23, 2016

Total Mission Runs6

Successful Missions6

Failed Missions0

Mission Status

This launcher configuration is categorized under Retained/Retired Space Assets. It remains one of the fundamental benchmarks of ISRO's satellite deployment program.