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LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) / launch vehicle

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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.

(source, as of 2026-07-05)

key specs

payload to LEO //10,000 kgas of 2026-07-05
payload to GTO //5,000 kgas of 2026-07-08
height //43.4 mas of 2026-07-08
price per launch //$46,000,000as of 2026-07-05
flight record //9 / 9 (100.0% success)computed

faq

Who builds LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)?

LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) is built by Indian Space Research Organization. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

How many times has LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) flown?

LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) has flown 9 times. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

When did LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) first fly?

LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) first flew on 2014-12-18. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

Is LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) reusable?

LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) is not reusable. (source, as of 2026-07-05)