Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3)
Kartavya Desk Staff
- •Source: HT*
Context: Union Minister confirmed in Parliament that India has completed the development and ground testing of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a key milestone ahead of India’s first human spaceflight.
• The long-term vision includes the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035 and Indian Moon Landing by 2040.
About Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3):
• What is HLVM3? HLVM3 is India’s first human-rated launch vehicle, adapted from the proven LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) platform, designed to safely carry astronauts (Gaganyatris) into Low Earth Orbit under the Gaganyaan programme.
• HLVM3 is India’s first human-rated launch vehicle, adapted from the proven LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) platform, designed to safely carry astronauts (Gaganyatris) into Low Earth Orbit under the Gaganyaan programme.
• Developed By:
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Designed under the guidance of the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC)
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
• Designed under the guidance of the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC)
• Mission Aim:
• Enable safe launch, orbital insertion, and return of Indian astronauts. Form the backbone for future long-term missions like Bharatiya Antariksha Station and Indian lunar landing. Build self-reliant capacity in human space exploration and demonstrate advanced space safety systems.
• Enable safe launch, orbital insertion, and return of Indian astronauts.
• Form the backbone for future long-term missions like Bharatiya Antariksha Station and Indian lunar landing.
• Build self-reliant capacity in human space exploration and demonstrate advanced space safety systems.
• Key Features of HLVM3:
• Three-Stage Configuration: Two S200 solid rocket boosters, L110 liquid core stage, and C25 cryogenic stage. Capable of lifting ~10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit. Human-Rated Modifications: Systems upgraded for redundancy, fault-tolerance, and escape options. Designed with higher safety margins and enhanced quality assurance protocols. Crew Escape System (CES): Five types of motors already tested. Enables safe ejection of crew during ascent in emergencies. Operational from liftoff to orbital injection phase. Crew Module (CM) and Service Module (SM): CM tested for re-entry, parachute deployment, thermal resistance. SM handles power, propulsion, and environmental control. Supporting Infrastructure: Gaganyaan Control Centre, training facility, and dedicated launch modifications at SDSC. Recovery operations plan and communication network fully established.
• Three-Stage Configuration: Two S200 solid rocket boosters, L110 liquid core stage, and C25 cryogenic stage. Capable of lifting ~10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit.
• Two S200 solid rocket boosters, L110 liquid core stage, and C25 cryogenic stage.
• Capable of lifting ~10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit.
• Human-Rated Modifications: Systems upgraded for redundancy, fault-tolerance, and escape options. Designed with higher safety margins and enhanced quality assurance protocols.
• Systems upgraded for redundancy, fault-tolerance, and escape options.
• Designed with higher safety margins and enhanced quality assurance protocols.
• Crew Escape System (CES): Five types of motors already tested. Enables safe ejection of crew during ascent in emergencies. Operational from liftoff to orbital injection phase.
• Five types of motors already tested.
• Enables safe ejection of crew during ascent in emergencies.
• Operational from liftoff to orbital injection phase.
• Crew Module (CM) and Service Module (SM): CM tested for re-entry, parachute deployment, thermal resistance. SM handles power, propulsion, and environmental control.
• CM tested for re-entry, parachute deployment, thermal resistance.
• SM handles power, propulsion, and environmental control.
• Supporting Infrastructure: Gaganyaan Control Centre, training facility, and dedicated launch modifications at SDSC. Recovery operations plan and communication network fully established.
• Gaganyaan Control Centre, training facility, and dedicated launch modifications at SDSC.
• Recovery operations plan and communication network fully established.