ISRO reference study

PSLV

polar and multi-orbit launch vehicle. Architecture: Four-stage solid/liquid vehicle with optional strap-on boosters.

Use in design study

Launch visual

Reusable launch vehicle image

This page includes the generated launch image as an in-page visual, tied to vehicle architecture and mission delivery.

Reusable launch vehicle image

Vehicle Details

Height44 m class
Lift-off mass320 t in XL configuration
Stages4
Payloadup to 1,750 kg to 600 km SSPO
PropellantsHTPB solid, UDMH/N2O4, MMH/MON

AeroVectrix Study Notes

  • PSLV is a reference case in mixed solid/liquid staging and mission reliability.
  • AeroVectrix study focus: stage sequencing, upper-stage restart utility, strap-on variants, and rideshare mission design.

Working Model

Ascent

Mission begins with thrust-to-weight margin, guidance through dense atmosphere, max-Q load management, and staging when the lower stage has delivered useful impulse.

Staging

Separation events must protect vehicle attitude, avoid recontact, confirm engine start conditions, and preserve payload environment limits.

Mission Assurance

Public vehicle studies should track assumptions, review dates, risk areas, and unknowns rather than overclaim exact proprietary data.