SLV-3
· built by Indian Space Research Organization
· maiden flight 1979-08-10
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-18
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).
Specifications
22.0 mLength
1.0 mDiameter
17 tLaunch mass
4Stages
503 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
40 kgTo LEO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
4Total launches
3Successful
1Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
4In our archive
75.0%Success rate
Aug 10, 1979 02:28 UTCEarliest tracked
Apr 17, 1983 05:35 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-2 | Apr 17, 1983 05:35 UTC | Success |
| SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 | May 31, 1981 03:33 UTC | Success |
| SLV-3 | Rohini 1B | Jul 18, 1980 02:33 UTC | Success |
| SLV-3 | Rohini 1A | Aug 10, 1979 02:28 UTC | Failure |