Space HubASLV
Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV) was designed to augment payload capability to LEO. It acted as an essential stepping stone between the SLV and the highly successful PSLV.
Quick answer
ASLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the SLV series, first flown on 24 March 1987. It has 5 stages and can carry about 150 kg to low Earth orbit and about 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: retired.
ASLV: key facts
| Series | SLV |
|---|---|
| Status | Retired |
| First flight | 24 March 1987 |
| Stages | 5 |
| Height | 24 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Lift-off mass | 41,000 kg |
| Payload to LEO | 150 kg |
| Payload to GTO | 0 kg |
| Launches | 4 |
| Successful launches | 2 |
| Success rate | 50 % |
Associated Spacecrafts (7)
Frequently asked questions
What is ASLV?
ASLV is an ISRO launch vehicle in the SLV series, first flown on 24 March 1987. It has 5 stages and can carry about 150 kg to low Earth orbit and about 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Status: retired.
When did ASLV first fly?
ASLV made its first flight on 24 March 1987.
How many stages does ASLV have?
ASLV has 5 stages.
What is ASLV's payload capacity?
150 kg to low Earth orbit and 0 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit (listed values).
How many times has ASLV flown?
Indian Space Hub lists 4 launches, of which 2 were successful (a 50 % success rate).
How big is ASLV?
24 m tall, 1 m in diameter, 41,000 kg at lift-off.
Which spacecraft has ASLV launched?
Spacecraft listed for ASLV include SROSS-1, SROSS-2, SROSS-C, SROSS-C2, IRS-1E, HAMSAT, CARTOSAT-2 Series Satellite.
