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SSLV / launch vehicle

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Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (or SSLV) is a launch vehicle being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with payload capacity of 500 kg to Low Earth orbit or 300 kg to Sun synchronous orbit for launching small satellites, with the capability to support multiple orbital drop-offs.

(source, as of 2026-07-05)

key specs

payload to LEO //500 kgas of 2026-07-05
height //34 mas of 2026-07-08
flight record //2 / 3 (66.6% success)computed

faq

Who builds SSLV?

SSLV is built by Indian Space Research Organization. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

How many times has SSLV flown?

SSLV has flown 3 times. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

When did SSLV first fly?

SSLV first flew on 2022-08-07. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

Is SSLV reusable?

SSLV is not reusable. (source, as of 2026-07-05)