PSLV Series Rocket

PSLV-C30

Operational

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is a highly reliable, versatile workhorse launcher which has launched national, scientific, and hundreds of foreign customer satellites.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

44.0 m

Diameter

2.8 m

Lift-off Mass

320 tonnes

Booster Stages

4 Stages

Payload (LEO)

3800.0 kg

Payload (GTO)

1425.0 kg

Modular Booster Stages

Stage 1

Solid Booster

Provides massive thrust at lift-off utilizing advanced HTPB solid propellants.

Stage 2

Liquid Core

High-efficiency liquid engine powering the vehicle through atmospheric climb.

Stage 3

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

Stage 4

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

Launch Roster Performance

94.8%Success

First Flight LaunchSeptember 20, 1993

Total Mission Runs58

Successful Missions55

Failed Missions3

Mission Status

This launcher configuration is categorized under Active Launch Roster Fleet. It remains one of the fundamental benchmarks of ISRO's satellite deployment program.