Success
Cartosat-2D & 103 others
Earth Science
Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)Government
PSLV XL
SSOorbit
Cartosat 2D is a remote sensing satellite for ISRO and is tasked with land observation from sun-synchronous orbit. It is launched along with 103 small satellites of foreign companies and research groups. Among these, 88 cubesats are Earth-imaging Dove satellites operated by Planet Labs company.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 3:58 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,624
ISRO Mission
#54
Pad Launch
#38
Location Launch
#58
Designator
2017-008
Launch Window
NET
Feb 15, 2017, 3:58 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
PSLV XL Specs
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.
Length
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
320 t
SSO Capacity
1,800 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2008
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 18d
Total Launches
27
Successful
25
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Oct 22, 2008
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
63
Orbital Attempts
62
Fastest Turnaround
25d 5h
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
99
Successful
84
Failed
15
Pending
17
Consecutive Success
0
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
Feb 15, 2017, 9:28 AM
Total Launches
103
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300