LAUNCH CENTER

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Fri Jul 10 2015
Antrix Corporation Limited

DMC-3, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL

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LAUNCH PREVIEW

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(4:28 PM UTC)

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(4:28 PM UTC)

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(4:28 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

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Rocket Details

Name:

PSLV XL

Description:

PSLV-XL is the upgraded version of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its standard configuration boosted by more powerful, stretched strap-on boosters with 12 tonne propellant load. Weighing 320t at lift-off, the vehicle uses larger strap-on motors (PSOM-XL or S12) to achieve higher payload capability. On 29 December 2005, ISRO successfully tested the improved version of strap-on booster for the PSLV. The first use of PSLV-XL was the launch of Chandrayaan-1 by PSLV C11. The payload capability for this variant is 1,800 kg to SSO.

PSLV XL rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Earth Science
  • The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its thirtieth flight (PSLV-C28), will launch three identical DMC3 optical earth observation satellites. A, B and C. It will also carry two auxiliary satellites from UK. CBNT-1, a technology demonstrator earth observation micro satellite, and De-OrbitSail, a technology demonstrator nano satellite.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Sriharikota, Republic of India

Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad