Preface

Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator

ISRO successfully launched the Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) on 23 May 2016 from Sriharikota. RLV-TD was conceived to demonstrate the complex technologies needed for RLV like hypersonic aerodynamics, aero-thermal, structure, control, guidance and navigation, materials, actuation systems and system quality and reliability.