ISRO’s Launch Vehicles

Launchers or Launch Vehicles are used to carry spacecraft to space. India has two operational launchers: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

  • Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages. The vehicle can fly in three different configurations to adjust for mission requirements.
  • PSLV can launch a satellite into orbit in four stages. The first and third stages are incorporated with two solid propulsion systems, with the second and fourth stages powered by ....

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