PSLV-CA Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the PSLV-CA launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
PSLV-CA
Family
PSLV
Manufacturer
First Launch
23 Apr 2007
Successful Launches
17
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
4
Length
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
230 tons
Thrust
4,847 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
3,800 kg
GTO Capacity
1,200 kg
Launch Cost
$16M
The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.
Launch Sites used by PSLV-CA
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
India's primary spaceport, launching lunar, Mars missions, and satellites, located in Andhra Pradesh.