PSLV
PSLV
Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
PSLV
Designation
PSLV
Alternate Designation
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Date of Introduction
2000
Description
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is a space launch system developed by India to place lightweight payloads into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The PSLV was developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in the 1990s and introduced in the 2000s.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Active
Also Known As
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Origin
India
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2000
First Flight
September 20, 1993
Total Production
17
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
4
Dimensions — Height
44.4 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
2.8 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust
5,300 kN
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
294 ton
Mass — Payload to GTO
800 kilogram
Mass — Payload to LEO
3,700 kilogram
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Satellites: Spot 6 (1)
Item 2
Satellites: TECSAR (1)
Details
Country of Origin
India
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003398
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
44.4 m
Width
2.8 m
Height
44.4 m
Weight
294000 kg
Operators (1)
India
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