Rocket
PSLV XL
Indian Space Research Organization · India
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.
- Manufacturer
- Indian Space Research Organization
- First flight
- October 22, 2008
- Launches
- 27
- Successful
- 25
- Failed
- 2
- Success rate
- 92.6%
- Scheduled
- 2
- Height
- 44 m
- Diameter
- 2.8 m
- Liftoff mass
- 320 t
- Reusable
- no
Upcoming launches of this rocket
- TDS-01 · November 30, 2026