PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) is India’s most reliable and widely used rocket, developed and operated by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). It has been the backbone of India’s space program for decades, especially for Earth-observation and small satellite missions.
- Overview
Full name: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Country: India
Developer/Operator: ISRO
First successful flight: 1994
Primary role: Launching satellites into polar and Sun-synchronous orbits (SSO)
Nickname: “The workhorse of ISRO”
PSLV is famous for its high success rate, precision, and ability to launch multiple satellites in a single mission.
GENERAL INFO
- Created On: Windows
- Game Version: 1.3.204.1
- Price: $27,885k
- Number of Parts: 977
- Dimensions: 63 m x 13 m x 16 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 6.7km/s
- Total Thrust: 6.2MN
- Engines: 16
- Wet Mass: 4.8E+5kg
- Dry Mass: 3.3E+5kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 2.2km/s | 3.2MN | 1.6m | 1.82E+5kg |
| 4 | 5 | 2.5km/s | 1.2MN | 1.7m | 49,705kg |
| 6 | 1 | 1.2km/s | 126kN | 79s | 10,613kg |
| 7 | 2 | 883m/s | 29kN | 86s | 3,360kg |
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