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In service· Indian Space Research Organization

PSLV

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Next launchRISAT-2AFri, Dec 31 · Satish Dhawan Space Centre Follow PSLV in the app

Launches

since Sep 1993

Success rate

83.3%

10 of 12 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 44 m
Diameter: 2.8 m
Liftoff mass: 295 t
Liftoff thrust: 4,847 kN
To low Earth orbit: 3,800 kg
To geostationary transfer: 1,200 kg
Stages: 4
Listed launch price: $21 million
First flight: September 20, 1993
Manufacturer: Indian Space Research Organization

Next Launches

NET2027

RISAT-2AIndian Space Research Organization · PSLV · Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaTo Be DeterminedNET 2027 NET2027

ConnectedCosmosIndian Space Research Organization · PSLV · Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaTo Be DeterminedNET 2027

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