Satellite Launch Vehicle
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This article is about the Indian launch vehicle. For the the term "Satellite launch vehicle", see Launch vehicle
| Height: | 22 m |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 17,000 kg |
| Diameter: | 1m - 0.66 m |
| Payload: | 40 kg |
| Orbit: | LEO 400 km |
Satellite Launch Vehicle or SLV was a project started in the early 1970s by Indian Space Research Organisation to develop the technology needed to launch satellites. The project leader was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who is the present President of India. SLV was intended to reach a height of 400 km and carry a payload of 40 kg. SLV is a four stage rocket with all solid-propellant motors. The first launch of the SLV took place in Sriharikota on 10 August 1979. The last launch of the SLV took place on 17 April 1983. SLV formed the basis of the ASLV.
[edit] Launch log
| Version | Date of Launch | Launch Location | Payload | Mission Status |
| 3 E1 | 10 August 1979 | Sriharikota | Rohini-1A Experimental Technology mission, 30 kg | Failure; Faulty valve and wrong assessment causes vehicle to crash into the Bay of Bengal (317 s after take off), Developmental Flight. |
| 3 E2 | 18 July 1980 | Sriharikota | Rohini-1B RS-1 Experimental Technology mission, 35 Kg | Success, Developmental Flight. |
| 3 D3 | 31 May 1981 | Sriharikota | Rohini D-1 RS-1 Experimental Technology mission, 38 kg | Partial Success, did not reach intended height. Satellite only orbits for 9 days, Developmental Flight. |
| 3 D4 | 17 April 1983 | Sriharikota | Rohini D-2 RS-1 Experimental Technology mission, 41.5 kg | Success, Developmental Flight. |
