INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-1

TBD LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) →
—
—
Nov 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Test Flight Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India 100% success
Initializing Launch Globe…
Live Orbit
⏺Fullscreen
Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PADSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight
PROGRAMGaganyaan

First uncrewed orbital test flight of the Gaganyaan capsule.

MISSION
Gaganyaan-1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Gaganyaan
COUNTRY
IND
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: dfac5ab7-7017-454f-b6cf-eeed277a97b5
Reported date: Nov 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
Loading weather…
Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

First operational Gaganyaan capsule.

MANUFACTURER
Indian Space Research Organization
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
100%

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 Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.

When is the LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-1 launch?
The LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-1 is scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Gaganyaan-1?
The LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-1 mission uses the LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) rocket, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization. The LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) has flown 9 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is Gaganyaan-1 going to?
The Gaganyaan-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Gaganyaan-1?
The LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-1 is operated by Indian Space Research Organization. It is part of the Gaganyaan program.
Can I watch the LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Sep 26, 2026 12:53 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Sep 26, 2026 12:53 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Indian Space Research Organization
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: dfac5ab7-7017-454f-b6cf-eeed277a97b5
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 13.72, 80.23

Mission Profile

Gaganyaan-1 is a LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) mission operated by Indian Space Research Organization set to lift off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on November 30, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. It is flown as part of the Gaganyaan program.