ASLV (Indian Space Research Organization)
The ASLV is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization (established in 1969). It undertook its inaugural launch on 03/24/1987.
The Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle or Advanced Satellite Launch Vehicle, also known as ASLV, was a Small-lift launch vehicle five-stage solid-fuel rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to place 150 kg satellites into LEO. ISRO did not have sufficient funds for both the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle programme and the ASLV programme at the same time and the ASLV programme was terminated after the initial developmental flights.
ASLV Specifications
| Length | 23.5 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Stages | 5 |
| Launch Mass | 41 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 910 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 150 kg |
ASLV Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 2 |
| Failed Launches | 2 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 2 |
Manufacturer
Chairman: V. Narayanan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."