ISRO · India
ISRO · India
| GSLV Mk III (LVM3) | Metric | PSLV |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 kg+163% | Payload to LEO | 3,800 kg |
| 4,000 kg+>100% | Payload to GTO | N/A |
| 43.43 m | Height | +1%44 m |
| ~$4,500/kg | Cost per kg | +13%~$4,000/kg |
| 100%+7% | Success Rate | 93.7% |
| 2017 | First Flight | +1%1993 |
| No | Reusable | No |
| ISRO | Company | ISRO |
| India | Country | India |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
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GSLV Mk III (LVM3) wins
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Tied
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PSLV wins
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) delivers 163% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
PSLV is more cost-effective at ~$4,000/kg vs ~$4,500/kg.
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) has a higher success rate (100% vs 93.7%), indicating greater flight heritage.
It's a close matchup — both rockets trade wins across different metrics, each excelling in different areas.