PSLV-CA: next launch, record and specs

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.

Record

18 launches, 18 successful (100%), 18 successes in a row.

Upcoming PSLV launches

None on the schedule right now.

Specifications

• Maker: Indian Space Research Organization
• First flight: 2007-04-23
• Height: 44 m
• Diameter: 2.8 m
• Payload to low Earth orbit: 3,800 kg
• Payload to geostationary transfer: 1,200 kg
• Reusable: No

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