PSLV XL
ISRO
Details
Height
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
GTO
Unknown
LEO
Unknown
Thrust at Liftoff
Unknown
Apogee
Unknown
Launch Cost
Unknown
Maiden Flight
October 22, 2008
Description
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.