PSLV XL | Cartosat-2D & 103 others
Cartosat 2D is a remote sensing satellite for ISRO and is tasked with land observation from sun-synchronous orbit. It is launched along with 103 small satellites of foreign companies and research groups. Among these, 88 cubesats are Earth-imaging Dove satellites operated by Planet Labs company.
PSLV-XL is the upgraded version of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its standard configuration boosted by more powerful, stretched strap-on boosters with 12 tonne propellant load. Weighing 320t at lift-off, the vehicle uses larger strap-on motors (PSOM-XL or S12) to achieve higher payload capability. On 29 December 2005, ISRO successfully tested the improved version of strap-on booster for the PSLV. The first use of PSLV-XL was the launch of Chandrayaan-1 by PSLV C11. The payload capability for this variant is 1,800 kg to SSO.
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Mission Profile
Cartosat-2D & 103 others was a PSLV-XL mission operated by Indian Space Research Organization that lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on February 15, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.