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Gaganyaan-3

Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)Indian Space Research OrganizationSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

NextMission AnnouncedT-720:00:00

Time to launch

172
DAYS
:
14
HRS
:
01
MIN
:
08
SEC
Launch Window Confidence
46% — Uncertain

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
Launches117
Successes84

Provider

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

Third uncrewed orbital test flight of the Gaganyaan capsule.

PayloadGaganyaan-3
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerGaganyaan
Stages3
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Mission Timeline

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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

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
13.720°N
Longitude
80.230°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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