PSLV Program

The long‑serving workhorse launch vehicle.

Workhorse of ISRO

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has flown dozens of missions, launching Indian and international satellites to a variety of orbits. Its reliability helped India become a competitive commercial launch provider.

  • Typical payload: remote‑sensing and navigation satellites.
  • Can deploy multiple small satellites in a single mission.
  • Used for Mars Orbiter Mission and many flagship Earth‑observation payloads.
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