Cartosat-2EPSLV XL Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Thu ยท Jun 22nd, 2017 11:59 PM - 3:30 AM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9XXV8mt-T0 http://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c38-cartosat-2-series-satellite/pslv-c38-liftoff-and-onboard-camera-video Mission Cartosat-2E Type: Earth Science Cartosat-2E is seventh of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in 500 km sun-synchronous orbit. Its main purpose is to collect high resolution large-scale maps which will be used for urban planning, infrastructure development, utilities planning and traffic management. Location Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad Sriharikota, Republic of India 54 rockets have launched from Sriharikota, Republic of India. Rocket PSLV-XL Length: 44 meters Diameter: 2.8 meters First Launch: October 22, 2008 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. The PSLV-XL rocket has been launched a total of 22 times with 21 successful and 1 failed launches. Agency Indian Space Research Organization Type: Government Abbreviation: ISRO Administration: Director: Kailasavadivoo Sivan Founded: 1969 Launchers: PSLV | GSLV 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