This launch feels less like a one-off headline moment and more like a strategic stress test for ISRO’s entire model. Heavy-lift capability almost always pushes costs up, and ISRO has historically differentiated itself by being cost-efficient rather than brute-force powerful. The real question isn’t just whether LVM3 can lift more, but whether ISRO can scale capability *without* drifting into the same cost structures as other heavy launch providers. If they can maintain reliability, reasonable cadence, and cost control, this mission could quietly reshape how ISRO is positioned in the global launch market.
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This launch feels less like a one-off headline moment and more like a strategic stress test for ISRO’s entire model. Heavy-lift capability almost always pushes costs up, and ISRO has historically differentiated itself by being cost-efficient rather than brute-force powerful. The real question isn’t just whether LVM3 can lift more, but whether ISRO can scale capability *without* drifting into the same cost structures as other heavy launch providers. If they can maintain reliability, reasonable cadence, and cost control, this mission could quietly reshape how ISRO is positioned in the global launch market.