ISRO PSLV XL Cartosat-2F (Cartosat-2S4)
PSLV XL
Status
Success
Date
12 JAN 2018
03:59
Launch Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission Overview
Cartosat-2F is eighth of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in a sun-synchronous orbit. Its main purpose is to collect high resolution large-scale maps which will be used for urban planning, infrastructure development, utilities planning and traffic management.
Rocket
PSLV XL
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Stages
4
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
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.
Height
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
320 T