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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
  • Entries
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      core
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      first-stage
      Variant Notes
      ISRO identifies SS1 as the first HTPB-based solid stage.
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      core
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      second-stage
      Variant Notes
      ISRO identifies SS2 as the second HTPB-based solid stage.
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      core
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      third-stage
      Variant Notes
      ISRO identifies SS3 as the third HTPB-based solid stage.
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      upper
      Propulsion System
      Role
      maneuvering
      Stage
      terminal
      Variant Notes
      ISRO identifies VTM as the liquid terminal module with MMH + MON-3 thrusters.
    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

Links

Official Url
https://www.isro.gov.in/sslv_CON.html

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 22:50:03 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 22:50:03 UTC