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PSLV XL

Indian Space Research Organization · PSLV · IN SERVICE

PSLV XL is an expendable orbital launch vehicle built by Indian Space Research Organization. It stands 44.0 m tall, first flew on 22 October 2008. It has flown 27 times with 25 successes, a success rate of 92.6%. Its next flight is PSLV-XL | TDS-01 for Indian Space Research Organization, no earlier than 2026-11-30 00:00:00Z.

Specification

Vehicle spec sheet

PUBLISHED
Height44.0 m
Diameter2.8 m
Payload to LEONOT PUBLISHED
Payload to GTONOT PUBLISHED
Maiden flight22 October 2008
ReusableNo — expendable
Launch costNOT PUBLISHED
StatusIn service

Flight record

Reliability

ON RECORD
Total flights27
Successful25
Failed2
Success rate92.6%
Landing attempts0
Landing successN/A
Scheduled2
VariantXL

About 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.

Upcoming flights

  • PSLV-XL | TDS-01

    Indian Space Research Organization · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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    2026-11-30 00:00:00Z

    TBDOrbit: GTOOperator file

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Common questions

How many times has PSLV XL flown?
PSLV XL has flown 27 orbital missions, with 25 successes and 2 failures. A further 2 flights are on the manifest.
What is PSLV XL's success rate?
PSLV XL has a success rate of 92.6%, from 25 successful flights out of 27 attempts.
When is the next PSLV XL launch?
The next PSLV XL flight is PSLV-XL | TDS-01, operated by Indian Space Research Organization, scheduled no earlier than 2026-11-30 00:00:00Z from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.
How much can PSLV XL lift to orbit?
Indian Space Research Organization has not published payload figures for PSLV XL.
Is PSLV XL reusable?
No. PSLV XL is expendable: every stage is discarded during flight and nothing is recovered for reflight.