LVM-3 | CARE (Demo Flight)

Operated by Indian Space Research Organization, the Test Flight mission LVM-3 | CARE (Demo Flight) delivered its payload into Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III)
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
LVM-3 | CARE (Demo Flight) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-12-18T04:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) roars off the pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Sub.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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