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Small Satellite Launch Vehicle

The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle is India’s operational launch-on-demand system for nano, micro, and mini satellites. Its three solid propulsion stages and liquid Velocity Trimming Module support rapid, low-infrastructure missions; ISRO completed development with D3 in 2024 and transferred the technology to HAL for industrial production in 2025.

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Aliases
SSLVISRO SSLV
Family Name
SSLV
Full Name
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
Reusability
expendable
Slug
small-satellite-launch-vehicle
Status
active
Type
rocket

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Description
The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle is India’s operational launch-on-demand system for nano, micro, and mini satellites. Its three solid propulsion stages and liquid Velocity Trimming Module support rapid, low-infrastructure missions; ISRO completed development with D3 in 2024 and transferred the technology to HAL for industrial production in 2025.
Diameter M
2
First Flight Year
2,022
Height M
34
Liftoff Mass Kg
120,000
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
500
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 11:23:23 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 11:23:23 AM