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SLV-3E1

SLV-3E1 was the first experimental flight of India's first orbital launch vehicle. It lifted off with the Rohini Technology Payload on 10 August 1979; the flight was only partially successful and did not place the payload in orbit.

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SLV-3 E1first SLV-3Rohini Technology Payload launch vehicle
Name
SLV-3E1
Slug
slv-3e1
Status
retired

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Description
SLV-3E1 was the first experimental flight of India's first orbital launch vehicle. It lifted off with the Rohini Technology Payload on 10 August 1979; the flight was only partially successful and did not place the payload in orbit.
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Operator Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 7:40:22 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 7:40:22 AM

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First Flight Date
1979-08-10
Last Flight Date
1979-08-10
Serial Number
E1
Vehicle Code
SLV-3E1