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PS3

PS3 is the third-stage propulsion system of ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, a solid rocket motor that provides high thrust after the atmospheric phase.

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Aliases
PS-3PSLV third stage
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
integrated-system
Kind
integrated-propulsion-system
Name
PS3
Status
active

Details

Description
PS3 is the third-stage propulsion system of ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, a solid rocket motor that provides high thrust after the atmospheric phase.

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 22:31:49 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 22:31:49 UTC

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  • Note
    ISRO identifies the third stage as a solid rocket motor that provides high thrust after the atmospheric phase.
    Publisher
    Indian Space Research Organisation
    Title
    Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
  • Note
    ISRO describes the four-stage PSLV architecture and identifies PS3 as the third stage.
    Publisher
    Indian Space Research Organisation
    Title
    PSLV-C11 / Chandrayaan-1