TDS-01

TDS-01 launches on PSLV XL (Indian Space Research Organization) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, Nov 2026 (date not set). Live countdown, livestream and mission details.

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).

Rocket

PSLV XL

Provider

Indian Space Research Organization

Launch site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Destination

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Status

To Be Determined

Mission type

Technology