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Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle is a three-stage launcher with SS1, SS2, and SS3 solid propulsion stages and a liquid Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) terminal stage.

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Identity

Aliases
SSLVSmall Satellite Launch Vehicle
Family Name
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
Full Name
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
Status
development
Type
rocket

Details

Description
ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle is a three-stage launcher with SS1, SS2, and SS3 solid propulsion stages and a liquid Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) terminal stage.
First Flight Year
2,022
Propulsion Configurations
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    Name
    SSLV baseline
    Notes
    ISRO documents SSLV as SS1 + SS2 + SS3 + VTM; the VTM is the liquid terminal module used for final velocity trimming and control.
Rocket Specs
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 22:50:03 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 22:50:03 UTC
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) - AeroVia