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Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)

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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.

Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) vehicle

Specifications

Thrust
11,898 kN
Height
43.4 m
Diameter
4 m
Launch mass
629 t
Stages
3
Launch cost
$46M
LEO capacity
10,000 kg
GTO capacity
5,000 kg

Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.

Flight record

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Flights

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