TDS-01

TDS-01

PSLV-XL MAR TBD 2025

ISRO is scheduled to launch a PSLV-XL rocket as part of the TDS-01 mission from First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.

Last updated: Jan 08, 2025

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameTDS-01
Launch SiteFirst Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch VehiclePSLV-XL
AgencyISRO
Launch DateMAR TBD 2025
TDS-01 (Technology Demonstration Satellite-01) is an Indian geostationary orbit technology demonstration satellite carrying payloads for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)s Institute of Plasma Research, Gandhinagar and the CSIR-CEERI, Pilani. Payloads to be tested included an internally developed 300 mN electric powered thrusters, atomic clocks, travelling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) & a quantum communication suite (QuTDS).

Launch Vehicle - PSLV-XL

Gross Weight320t
Overall Height44.4 m
Diameter2.8m
Features04 stage vehicle, multiple satellite launch capability and multiple orbit capability
Number Of Stages4
Lift Off Mass320 tonnes (XL)
Variants4 (PSLV,CA,DL,QL,XL)
Payload To SSPO1750 Kg
Payload To Sub GTO1425 Kg
MotorS12
FuelHTPB
Max Thrust719 kN