The PSLV-C56 was the 58th mission of Indian Space Research Organisation's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the 17th flight of the PSLV-CA variant, and was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad (FLP).[1]
_of_SDSC-SHAR_Sriharikota_09.webp) PSLV-C56, DS-SAR lifts off First Launch Pad (FLP) | |
| launch | |
|---|---|
| Launch | 30 July 2023 01:01 (UTC) |
| Pad | First Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Payload |  DS - SARand other 6 Co - Passenger Satellites. |
| PSLV launches | |
Launch
editIt was launched on Sunday, 30 July 2023 at 06:31 IST / 01:01 UTC from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India. This was a dedicated commercial mission through NSIL with DS-SAR as primary satellite and VELOX-AM as a co-passenger satellite with other 5 cubesats, all of which belonged to Singapore.[2]
Mission overview
editPrimary payload: DS-SAR
Secondary payload: 6 Co - Passenger Satellites
| Parameter | Orbit-1 |
|---|---|
| Alt (km) | 535 |
| Inclination (deg.) | 05.00 |
| Launch Pad | FLP |
PSLV is a 4 stage rocket, its first & third stages use solid fuel (HTBP) and its second & fourth stages use liquid hypergolic fuel.
Propellant:
- Stage 1: Composite Solid (HTBP based)
- Stage 2: Earth Storable Liquid (UDMH N2O4)
- Stage 3: Composite Solid (HTBP based)
- Stage 4: Earth Storable Liquid (MMH MON3)
References
edit- ^ "ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore's DS-SAR and six other satellites on July 30". The Hindu. 2023-07-24. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "Two missions in two weeks: Isro ready to lift-off PSLV-C56 with seven satellites". India Today. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
External links
edit- Indian Space Research, Organisation (2023-07-22). "PSLV-C56 / DS-SAR Mission Page". ISRO. Retrieved 2023-07-24.