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PSLV-XL

ISRO

PSLV-XL is the extended version of ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, featuring six strap-on boosters for increased payload capacity. Used for lunar and interplanetary missions.

First Flight

October 22, 2008

Total Launches

25

Success Rate

100%

Stages

4

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Height

44 m / 144 ft

Diameter

2.8 m / 9.2 ft

Mass

Total Mass

320,000 kg

705,000 lb

Payload Capacity

LEO

3,800 kg

8,380 lb

GTO

1,425 kg

3,142 lb

Thrust

Liftoff Thrust

5,150 kN

1,158,000 lbf

Launch History