Hello Viewers, In this project, I present the GSLV MKIII Vehicle prototype and
explain the vehicle configuration.
• The full form of GSLV MK3 is Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Marks 3.
• It is an indigenously developed, high-payload launch vehicle.
• It was primarily developed by the Indian Space and Research Organization
(ISRO) to launch communication satellites into geosynchronous and lower-earth
orbits.
• The LVM3 is structured as a three-stage rocket, comprising
o two solid strap-on motors (S200),
o a liquid core stage (L110), and
o a high-thrust cryogenic upper stage (C25).
• The S200 solid motor is one of the largest worldwide, containing 204 tonnes
of solid propellant.
• The liquid L110 stage employs a twin liquid engine setup with 115 tonnes of
liquid propellant.
• The C25 Cryogenic upper stage features a fully indigenous high-thrust
cryogenic engine (CE20) and has a propellant loading of 28 tons.
• The overall length of the rocket is 43.5 meters, with a gross lift-off weight
of 640 tonnes and a 5-meter diameter payload fairing.
• GSLV MK3 is India’s most powerful launch vehicle.
• Therefore, it is selected for launching India’s flagship space missions such
as Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-2, etc.
Features of GSLV MK 3
GSLV MK3 has various striking features which make it India’s most advanced launch
vehicle.
Some of these features are:
• Capable of launching 4 tonnes of payload in GTO and 10 tonnes in LEO.
• Provides a cost-effective launch.
• Potential to upgrade for higher payloads (up to 6 tonnes to GTO) with minimum
design changes.
• Supports manned crew missions in space.
GSLV MK3 has added a feather to ISRO’s remarkable achievements to date.
It has strengthened India’s position in space technology.
Various objectives achieved by GSLV MK 3 are:
• Heavier satellites weighing up to 10,000 Kg can be launched into the lower
earth orbits (LEO) of 600km altitude.
• 4,000 Kg of payload can now be launched in geosynchronous transfer orbit
(GTO).
• The primary use of this vehicle is to launch communication satellites, for
which India was dependent on other space agencies earlier.
• It is designed for future human spaceflight missions for ISRO.
