Space · launch vehicle
PSLV XL
ISRO
ACTIVE
At a glance
Launches
27
2 pending
Success rate
92.6%
25 ok · 2 failed
Payload to LEO
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Payload to GTO
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Manufacturer
Indian Space Research OrganizationStatus
ActiveFirst flight
22 Oct 2008Reusable
NoHeight
44 mDiameter
2.8 mLaunch mass
320 tLiftoff thrust
—Stages
4Launch cost
—Booster landings
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About
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.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026