Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3):
ISRO has initiated the assembly of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for Gaganyaan’s first uncrewed flight.
- HLVM-3 is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3 designed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to carry humans to space.
- Aim is to enable safe human spaceflight by incorporating advanced reliability and safety features.
- Features:
- Three-Stage Design: Combines solid, liquid, and cryogenic stages.
- Payload Capacity: Carries 10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
- Height and Weight: 53 meters tall, weighing 640 tonnes.
- Crew Escape System (CES): Operational until atmospheric flight separation, ensuring astronaut safety.
