Cartosat-2F (Cartosat-2S4)PSLV XL Indian Space Research Organization Launch Status Success Thu ยท Jan 11th, 2018 10:59 PM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNEcE7-odCo https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/videos/c40_onboardcameravideo.mp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmS9zWPsCLo Mission Cartosat-2F (Cartosat-2S4) Type: Earth Science Cartosat-2F is eighth of Cartosat series of Earth observation satellites to be deployed in a 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 53 launches have been at this location. Rocket PSLV-XL Length: 44 meters Diameter: 2.8 meters First Launched: 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 21 times with 20 successful and 1 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