GSLV Mk III / LVM3.

India's heavy-lift launcher for GEO communications and crewed missions. LVM3 / GSLV Mk III is the human-rated variant for the Gaganyaan program. Carried Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon.

Every GSLV Mk III / LVM3 launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition.

Vehicle facts

OperatorISRO
CountryIN
First flight2014 (LVM3 2017)
StatusActive
ClassHeavy-lift expendable
Primary padsSatish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
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