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Chandrayaan-4 First Launch

Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)Indian Space Research OrganizationSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Friday, December 31, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

NextMission AnnouncedT-720:00:00

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Vehicle

Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)

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The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3), previously called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian...

Height43.4 m
LEO Payload10,000 kg
Launches116
Successes84

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Indian Space Research Organization

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IND • Founded 1969

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pur...

Mission Brief

Chandrayaan-4 is a planned lunar sample-return mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and will be the fourth mission of its Chandrayaan programme. The mission consist of five modules, namely the DM (Descender Module), AM (Ascender Module), TM (Transfer Module), RM (Re-entry Module) and PM (Propulsion Module). The planned mission life is 1 lunar day and the landing site will be near the Lunar South Pole. The first launch will lift the DM (Descender Module) and AM (Ascender Module) to orbit.

PayloadChandrayaan-4 First Launch
OrbitLunar Orbit
CustomerIndian Space Research Organization
Stages3
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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Mission Announced

Official mission announcement and payload assignment

T-720:00:00
12:00 AM UTC
  • Mission AnnouncedT-720:00:00
  • Vehicle RolloutT-48:00:00
  • Wet Dress RehearsalT-24:00:00
  • Launch Day PrepT-06:00:00
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Launch Site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

LAUNCH SITE
13.720°N, 80.230°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.