When did LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) first fly?

LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) had its first flight in 2017, operated by ISRO. Current status: active.

What's the payload capacity of LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)?

LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) can lift up to 10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 4 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) stands 43.5 metres tall with a diameter of 4 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 10,100 kN across 3 stages.

No, LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) is expendable — boosters and upper stages are not recovered for reflight.

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Name: LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)
Brand: ISRO

India's heaviest rocket. Used for Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing and OneWeb constellation launches. Will carry Gaganyaan crew in late 2026.

Height

43.5 m

Diameter

4 m

Payload to LEO

10 t

Payload to GTO

4 t

Thrust at liftoff

10,100 kN

Stages

Reusable

First flight

2017

Propellant

UDMH/N2O4 + LH2/LOX + HTPB SRBs

When did LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) first fly?: LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) had its first flight in 2017, operated by ISRO. Current status: active.
What's the payload capacity of LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)?: LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) can lift up to 10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 4 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
How tall is LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)?: LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) stands 43.5 metres tall with a diameter of 4 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 10,100 kN across 3 stages.
Is LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) reusable?: No, LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) is expendable — boosters and upper stages are not recovered for reflight.