missions, and future interplanetary exploration. Development of the LVM3 began in the early 2000s, with the first launch planned for 2009-2010. The unsuccessful launch of GSLV D3, due to failure in the cryogenic upper stage, delayed the LVM3 development program. The LVM3, although named "GSLV Mark III" during development, features different systems and components from the GSLV Mark II.

To manufacture the LVM3 in public-private partnership (PPP)