PSLV-CA – Indian Space Research Organization
- Family: PSLV
- Length: 44 m
- Diameter: 2.8 m
- Launch Mass: 230 T
- Low Earth Orbit Capacity: 3800 kg
The PSLV-CA, manufactured by Indian Space Research Organization established in 1969, undertook its inaugural launch on 04/23/2007. Notably, PSLV-CA has 17 successful launches and 0 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 17 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.
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.
