PSLV XL
PSLV familyIndian Space Research OrganizationActive
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.
Specifications
- Height
- 44 m
- Diameter
- 2.8 m
- Launch mass
- 320 t
- Stages
- 4
- LEO capacity
- 3,800 kg
- GTO capacity
- 1,300 kg
- SSO capacity
- 1,800 kg
Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.
Flight record
First flight October 22, 2008 · 00:52 UTC · latest May 18, 2025 · 00:29 UTC
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.
Flights per year
- Successful
- Failed
Show the numbers for PSLV-XL flights per year
| Year | Successful | Failed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |