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LVM3-X

LVM3-X was the first experimental LVM3 flight vehicle. On 18 December 2014 it flew a successful suborbital mission with a passive C25 mass simulator, carrying the 3,775-kilogram CARE crew module to 126 kilometers for a successful atmospheric re-entry test.

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Aliases
LVM3-X/CAREGSLV Mk III-XGSLV Mk-III X/CARELVM-3/CARE launch vehicle
Name
LVM3-X
Slug
lvm3-x
Status
retired

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Description
LVM3-X was the first experimental LVM3 flight vehicle. On 18 December 2014 it flew a successful suborbital mission with a passive C25 mass simulator, carrying the 3,775-kilogram CARE crew module to 126 kilometers for a successful atmospheric re-entry test.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 7:33:06 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:39:00 PM

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First Flight Date
2014-12-18
Last Flight Date
2014-12-18
Serial Number
X
Vehicle Code
X