EMISAT & 28 othersPSLV-QL Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Sun ยท Mar 31st, 2019 11:57 PM - 3:30 AM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRWgnP7vxjI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5loww6uowJ8 Mission EMISAT & 28 others Type: Government/Top Secret The main payload is an electronic intelligence satellite EMISAT for India's Defence Research and Development Organization. This launch will also be the first flight of PSLV-QL, which is a version of PSLV rocket with four strap-on boosters. The fourth stage of the rocket will serve as an experimental platform for in-orbit experiments and will carry a small payload developed by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. The stage is equipped with solar panels and is expected to remain active for at least six months. Location Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad Sriharikota, Republic of India 53 launches have been at this location. Rocket PSLV-QL Length: 44 meters Diameter: 2.8 meters First Launched: April 1, 2019 PSLV-QL variant has 4 strapons and all are ground-lit starpon variant with a combined propellant of 48 tonnes. The PSLV-QL rocket has been launched a total of 2 times with 2 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency Indian Space Research Organization Type: Government Abbreviation: ISRO Administration: Director: Kailasavadivoo Sivan Founded: 1969 Launchers: PSLV | GSLV Spacecraft: Country: IND 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." View Rocket Launch Schedule