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PSLV XL | Cartosat-2E
Indian Space Research OrganizationLaunch Successful

Cartosat-2E

PSLV XL

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LAUNCH SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Mission

Cartosat-2E is seventh of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in 500 km 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.

Launch vehicle
PSLV XL
Mission type
Earth Science
Destination orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization

The vehicle

Published configuration and flight history.

PSLV XL
Launch vehicle

PSLV XL

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
Stages
4
Recorded launches
27
First flight
2008-10-22

Recorded timing

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Launch site & orbit

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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NASA Blue Marble map of Earth's continents and oceans
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