The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3), previously called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
facts
countryIND
classmedium
payload to LEOkg10,000
reusableno
first flight2014-12-18
flights total9
flights successful9
last flight2025-12-24
next flight2026-09-30
statusactive
price per launchUSD46,000,000
payload to GTOkg5,000
heightm43.4
diameterm4
masskg629,000
timeline
- 20232023-07-14LVM3 launches Chandrayaan-3 lunar missionas of 2026-07-12
- 20222022-10-23LVM3 launches its first commercial mission, 36 OneWeb satellitesas of 2026-07-12
- 20192019-07-22LVM3 launches Chandrayaan-2 lunar missionas of 2026-07-12
- 20172017-06-05LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) makes first developmental flight, launches GSAT-19as of 2026-07-12
- 20142014-12-18LVM3-X/CARE experimental flight tests crew module reentryas of 2026-07-12
sources
[1] ll.thespacedevs.com ↗
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faq
Who builds LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)?
LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) is built by Indian Space Research Organization. as of 2026-07-05
How many times has LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) flown?
LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) has flown 9 times. as of 2026-07-05
When did LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) first fly?
LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) first flew on 2014-12-18. as of 2026-07-05
Is LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) reusable?
LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) is not reusable. as of 2026-07-05