PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle).

India's workhorse launcher. Famous for the 2017 record of 104 satellites on a single PSLV-C37 flight. Also flew Chandrayaan-1 and Mars Orbiter Mission. Solid + liquid + solid four-stage configuration.

Every PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition.

Vehicle facts

OperatorISRO
CountryIN
First flight1993
StatusActive
ClassMedium-lift expendable
Primary padsSatish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
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