Indian Space Research Organization

SLV-3

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SLV-3
Retired

Overview

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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).

Manufacturer

Indian Space Research Organization

Variant

3

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

August 10, 1979

Technical Specifications

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22 m

Length

1 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

503 kN

Liftoff Thrust

40 kg

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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4

Total Launches

3

Successful

1

Failed

75.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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