What rocket is launching DS-SAR?

DS-SAR is launching on the PSLV-CA.

Who is launching DS-SAR?

DS-SAR is being launched by Indian Space Research Organization, a government launch provider founded in 1969.

Where is DS-SAR launching from?

DS-SAR is launching from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.

What orbit is DS-SAR heading to?

DS-SAR is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the PSLV-CA reusable?

No — the PSLV-CA is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the PSLV-CA flown?

The PSLV-CA has launched 18 times to date, with 18 successful flights.

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DS-SAR

Earth Science

Success

Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)Government

PSLV-CALEOorbit

Launch time

Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 1:01 AM

Success

Overview

DS-SAR is a Singaporean Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth Observation satellite built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to be used by both the Singaporean government DSTA (Defence Science and Technology Agency) and commercially operated by ST Electronics. Co-passengers: * VELOX-AM * Atmospheric Coupling and Dynamics Explorer (ARCADE) * SCOOB-II * NuLIoN by NuSpace * Galassia-2 * ORB-12 STRIDER

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,483

ISRO Mission

#86

Pad Launch

#56

Location Launch

#90

Designator

2023-109

Launch Window

NET

Jul 30, 2023, 1:01 AM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

India has two launch pads at the site. The First Launch Pad, operational since 1993, is used for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and formerly used by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

25d 5h

Wikipedia Map

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Timezone

Asia/Kolkata

Local Launch Time

Jul 30, 2023, 6:31 AM

Total Launches

104

Total Landings

Coordinates

13.7200, 80.2300

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Frequently asked questions

PSLV-CA Specs

The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.

Length

44 m

Diameter

2.8 m

Launch Mass

230 t

Thrust

4,847 kN

Capacity

3,800 kg

Capacity

1,200 kg

Capacity

1,092 kg

Launch Cost

$16M

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2007

Fastest Turnaround

2mo 13d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Apr 23, 2007

Wikipedia

Indian Space Research Organization

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."

Founded

1969

Administrator

Chairman: V. Narayanan

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching DS-SAR?

Who is launching DS-SAR?

Where is DS-SAR launching from?

What orbit is DS-SAR heading to?

Is the PSLV-CA reusable?

How many times has the PSLV-CA flown?

What is the DS-SAR mission?