PSLV-XL | Oceansat-3A
Programma
Pad
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.
Rocket
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.
Full Name: PSLV XL
Maiden Flight: 2008-10-22
Total Launch Count: 26
Successful Launches: 25
Failed Launches: 1
Mission
Mission Name: Oceansat-3A
Type: Earth Science
Description: Oceansat-3A is a part of ISRO's Oceansat program. Its main purpose is ocean observation, which includes gathering ocean color data, sea surface temperature measurements and wind vector data.
Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Updates
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2025-02-03T18:50:00ZAdded launch.