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Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle QL

PSLV-QL is a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle configuration with four S12 solid strap-on motors. Its two flights, PSLV-C45 and PSLV-C48 in 2019, successfully launched EMISAT and RISAT-2BR1 with their co-passenger payloads.

Identity

Aliases
PSLV-QLPSLV QLfour-strap-on PSLV
Family Name
PSLV
Full Name
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle QL
Reusability
expendable
Slug
pslv-ql
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
QL

Details

Description
PSLV-QL is a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle configuration with four S12 solid strap-on motors. Its two flights, PSLV-C45 and PSLV-C48 in 2019, successfully launched EMISAT and RISAT-2BR1 with their co-passenger payloads.
Diameter M
2.8
Engines
  • Count
    1
    Name
    S139 solid rocket motor
    Placement
    core
  • Count
    4
    Name
    S12 solid rocket motor
    Placement
    booster
  • Count
    1
    Name
    Vikas
    Placement
    core
  • Count
    1
    Name
    PS3 solid rocket motor
    Placement
    upper
  • Count
    2
    Name
    PS4 liquid engine
    Placement
    upper
First Flight Year
2,019
Height M
44.4
Last Flight Year
2,019
Manufacturer Id
vh7c0c2003z1w3xxf0vgysyq7h7ng887
Operator Id
vh7c0c2003z1w3xxf0vgysyq7h7ng887
Parent Vehicle Family Id
nd7kf3d1grypv3grmkywm6f4qn8aemen
Stages Count
4
Strap On Boosters Count
4

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 7:19:49 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:17:35 PM