The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its thirtieth flight (PSLV-C28), will launch three identical DMC3 optical earth observation satellites. A, B and C. It will also carry two auxiliary satellites from UK. CBNT-1, a technology demonstrator earth observation micro satellite, and De-OrbitSail, a technology demonstrator nano satellite.
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.
When is the PSLV XL | DMC-3A, DMC-3B, DMC-3C, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL launch?
What rocket is being used for DMC-3, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL?
Where is the PSLV XL | DMC-3A, DMC-3B, DMC-3C, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL launching from?
What orbit is DMC-3, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL going to?
Who is launching DMC-3, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL?
Can I watch the PSLV XL | DMC-3A, DMC-3B, DMC-3C, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL launch live?
Mission Profile
DMC-3, CBNT-1 & DeOrbitSAIL was a PSLV-XL mission operated by Antrix Corporation Limited that lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on July 10, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.