INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1
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May 31, 1981 at 03:33 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Indian Earth observation test satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SLV-3MISSION
Rohini RS-D-1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
SLV-3 Launch Pad
LAUNCH SITE
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaCOUNTRY
IND
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 03419b5b-08e4-4fc1-b75e-a03f8b86b6fa
Reported date: May 31, 1981 at 03:33 UTC
Last synced: 49 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — SLV-3 →
MANUFACTURER
Indian Space Research Organization
VARIANT
3
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%
The Satellite Launch Vehicle or SLV is a Small-lift launch vehicle, was a project started in the early 1970s by the Indian Space Research Organisation to develop the technology needed to launch satellites. SLV was intended to reach a height of 400 kilometres (250 mi) and carry a payload of 40 kg (88 lb).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 launch?
The SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 1981 at 3:33 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Rohini RS-D-1?
The SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 mission uses the SLV-3 rocket, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization. The SLV-3 has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from SLV-3 Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is Rohini RS-D-1 going to?
The Rohini RS-D-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Rohini RS-D-1?
The SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-1 is operated by Indian Space Research Organization.
Can I watch the SLV-3 | Rohini RS-D-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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: May 31, 1981 at 03:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Indian Space Research Organization
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 49 seconds ago
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Launch ID: 03419b5b-08e4-4fc1-b75e-a03f8b86b6fa
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 13.67, 80.23
Mission Profile
Rohini RS-D-1 was a SLV-3 mission operated by Indian Space Research Organization that lifted off from SLV-3 Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on May 31, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.