"pushpak"

ISRO suceeds third time in autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under more challenging conditions

ISRO traditionally names its rockets like Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

The 'Indian space shuttle’ the winged Pushpak was lifted by an Indian Air Force helicopter and was released from 4.5 km altitude.