Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
![Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) rocket](https://spacelaunchnow-prod-east.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/launcher_images/gslv2520mk2520iii_image_20190604000938.jpg)
Basic Info
Name
Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
Family
LVM-3
Manufacturer
First Launch
18 Dec 2014
Successful Launches
7
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
0-3
Length
43.4 m
Diameter
4 m
Launch Mass
629 tons
Thrust
11,898 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
10,000 kg
GTO Capacity
5,000 kg
Launch Cost
$46M
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 Sites used by Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
![Satish Dhawan Space Centre launch site](https://rocket-launch-today.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/satish_dhawan_05ab61dff4.jpeg)
India's primary spaceport, launching lunar, Mars missions, and satellites, located in Andhra Pradesh.