POLAR SATELLITE LAUNCH VEHICLE (PSLV)
About the Launch Vehicle
The PSLV is one of world's most reliable launch vehicles. It has been in service for over twenty years and has launched various satellites for historic missions like Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission, Space Capsule Recovery Experiment, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) etc. PSLV remains a favourite among various organisations as a launch service provider and has launched over 40 satellites for 19 countries.
In 2008 it created a record for most number of satellites placed in orbit in one launch by launching 10 satellites into various Low Earth Orbits. On 22.06.2016, ISRO successfully launched, 20 satellites in a single mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The Satellites including India’s latest earth observation satellite Cartosat-2 were launched using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-34. This successful launch, ISRO surpassed its previous record of placing 10 satellites into orbit in a single mission in 2008.
Vehicle Specifications
Height : 44 m
Diameter : 2.8 m
Number of Stages : 4
Lift Off Mass : 320 tonnes (XL)
Variants : 3 (PSLV-G, PSLV - CA, PSLV - XL)
First Flight : September 20, 1993
Technical Specifications
Payload to SSPO: 1,750 kg
PSLV earned its title 'the Workhorse of ISRO' through consistently delivering various satellites to Low Earth Orbits, particularly the IRS series of satellites. It can take up to 1,750 kg of payload to Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbits of 600 km altitude.
PSLV Launches Till Date
Sl. No
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Title of the Rocket
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Launch Date
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1
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PSLV-C34 / Cartosat-2
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Jun 22, 2016
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2
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PSLV-C33/IRNSS-1G
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Apr 28, 2016
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3
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PSLV-C32/IRNSS-1F
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Mar 10, 2016
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4
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PSLV-C31/IRNSS-1E
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Jan 20, 2016
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5
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PSLV-C29 / TeLEOS-1 Mission
|
Dec 16, 2015
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6
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PSLV-C30/ASTROSAT Mission
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Sep 28, 201
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7
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PSLV-C33/IRNSS-1G
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Apr 28, 2016
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8
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PSLV-C28 / DMC3 Mission
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Jul 10, 2015
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9
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PSLV-C27
|
Mar 28, 2015
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10
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PSLV-C26
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Oct 16, 2014
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11
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PSLV-C23
|
Jun 30, 2014
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12
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PSLV-C24
|
Apr 04, 2014
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13
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PSLV-C25
|
Nov 05, 2013
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14
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PSLV-C22
|
Jul 01, 2013
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15
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PSLV-C20
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Feb 25, 2013
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16
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PSLV-C21
|
Sep 09, 2012
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17
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PSLV-C19
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Apr 26, 2012
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18
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PSLV-C18
|
Oct 12, 2011
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19
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PSLV-C17
|
Jul 15, 2011
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20
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PSLV-C16
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Apr 20, 2011
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21
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PSLV-C15
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Jul 12, 2010
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22
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PSLV-C14
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Sep 23, 2009
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23
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PSLV-C12
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Apr 20, 2009
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24
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PSLV-C11
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Oct 22, 2008
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25
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PSLV-C10
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Jun 23, 2008
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26
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PSLV-C9
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Apr 28, 2008
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27
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PSLV-C5
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Oct 17, 2007
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28
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PSLV-C8
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Apr 23, 2007
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29
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PSLV-C7
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Jan 10, 2007
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30
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PSLV-C6
|
May 05, 2005
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31
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PSLV-C4
|
Sep 12, 2002
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32
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PSLV-C3
|
Oct 22, 2001
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33
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PSLV-C2
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May 26, 1999
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34
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PSLV-C1
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Sep 29, 1997
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35
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PSLV-D3
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Mar 21, 1996
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36
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PSLV-D2
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Oct 15, 1994
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37
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PSLV-D1
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Sep 20, 1993
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Coutesy: ISRO (http://www.isro.gov.in/)
PSLV Launches Till Date
Courtesy: Dinamani