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LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2
LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) is set to launch LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2 on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
To Be DeterminedIndian Space Research Organization
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III)Vehicle
Indian Space Research OrganizationProvider
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch PadPad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaLocation
GaganyaanProgram
Test FlightMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Gaganyaan-2
Second uncrewed orbital test flight of the Gaganyaan capsule.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2 launch?
LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2?
LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2 is an Indian Space Research Organization mission flying on a LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III).
Where does LVM-3 | Gaganyaan-2 launch from?
It lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.