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GSLV vs LVM3: Why ISRO Is Retiring One Rocket to Bet on the Other (2026)

September 21, 2026 by SpaceCraft India Editorial Team

GSLV vs LVM3 comparison: GSLV Mk II rocket lifting off carrying the NISAR satellite

Quick Comparison GSLV payload (GTO) About 2,500 kg LVM3 payload (GTO) About 4,200 kg GSLV cost per launch Roughly Rs 390 to 400 crore LVM3 cost per launch Roughly Rs 400 to 405 crore GSLV first flight 2001 (Mk I), 2010 (Mk II) LVM3 first flight 2017 GSLV flights so far 20, with 14 fully … Read more

What is GSLV? India’s Powerful Rocket Explained for Beginners (2026)

September 9, 2026June 25, 2026 by SpaceCraft India Editorial Team

Discover everything about GSLV, India’s powerful Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. Learn how it works, why its cryogenic engine is a breakthrough, its three-stage design, major ISRO missions, and how GSLV differs from PSLV—all explained in simple language for students, beginners, and space enthusiasts.