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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.

Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
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Aliases
SSLVISRO SSLV
Family Name
SSLV
Full Name
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.
Dimensions
Diameter M
2
Height M
34
First Flight Year
2,022
Manufacturer
Operator
Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass Kg
120,000
Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
500
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:23:23 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 16:37:38 UTC

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