Space · launch vehicle
SLV-3
ISRO
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
4
Success rate
75%
3 ok · 1 failed
Payload to LEO
40 kg
Payload to GTO
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Manufacturer
Indian Space Research OrganizationStatus
RetiredFirst flight
10 Aug 1979Reusable
NoHeight
22 mDiameter
1 mLaunch mass
17 tLiftoff thrust
503 kNStages
4Launch cost
—Booster landings
—Links
WikipediaAbout
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).
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026