PSLV-C35


PSLV-C35 was the successful mission of the Polar [Satellite Launch Vehicle] program which set eight satellites in space. It was launched on 26 September 2016 by Indian [Space Research Organisation] from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.

Launch

PSLV-C35 was launched at 03:42 hours Coordinated Universal Time on 26 September 2016 from the Satish Dhawan [Space Centre First Launch Pad|first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre] at Sriharikota in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Mission highlights

PSLV-C35 was the 37th launch of the PSLV program. It was also the 102nd overall launch by Indian Space Research Organisation. PSLV-C35 was the first spaceflight by ISRO to place satellites in two different orbits with a single rocket. It carried and injected eight satellites built by India, Algeria, Canada and United States.

Mission parameters

  • Mass:
  • * Total liftoff weight:
  • * Payload weight:
  • Overall height:
  • Propellant:
  • * First stage: Solid HTPB based
  • * Second stage: Liquid UH 25 +
  • * Third stage: Solid HTPB based
  • * Fourth stage: Liquid MMH + MON-3
  • Engine:
  • * First stage: Core + 6 strap-on Propellant [strap on motor|PSOM]
  • * Second stage: Vikas
  • * Third stage: PS 3
  • * Fourth stage: PS 4
  • Thrust:
  • * First stage: 4,762 + 645 x 6 kN
  • * Second stage: 800 kN
  • * Third stage: 246 kN
  • * Fourth stage: 7.3 x 2 kN
  • Maximum altitude:
  • Maximum velocity:
  • Duration: 8,133 seconds

    Payload

PSLV-C35 carried and deployed eight satellites in two different orbits in a single mission. This was the first time India had placed satellites in two orbits in a single mission. The vehicle carried three satellites from India, three satellites from Algeria, one each from Canada and the United States.
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