The PSLV-C52[1] is the 54th mission of the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) program. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C52 was launched at 05:59 (IST) on 14 February 2022 with the RISAT-1A(EOS-04), INSPIREsat, INS-2TD as its main payload.[2]
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| PSLV-XL launch | |
|---|---|
| Launch | 14 February 2022, 05:59:00 IST |
| Pad | Sriharikota First |
| Payload |  EOS-04  INSPIREsat
 INS-2TD |
| Outcome | Success |
| PSLV launches | |
Details
editThe PSLV-C52 was launched from the First Launch Pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India. The PSLV C52 rocket carried primary payload, RISAT-1A with 2 other satellites. These will be the INSPIREsat from the IIST and the INS-2TD technology demonstrator from ISRO.[3][2]
Launch schedule
editThe PSLV-C52 was launched at 5:59 (IST) on 14 February 2022.
Mission overview
edit- Propellant:
- Stage 1: Composite Solid
- Stage 2: Earth Storable Liquid
- Stage 3: Composite Solid
- Stage 4: Earth Storable Liquid
The PSLV C52 rocket has four stages; each one was self-contained, with its own propulsion system, thereby capable of functioning independently. The first and third stages used composite solid propellants, while the second and fourth stage use earth-storable liquid propellant.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "PSLV". Space.skyrocket.de. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ a b U. Tejonmayam (Feb 13, 2022). "isro: Countdown starts for Isro's PSLV-C52/EOS-04 launch | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ Livemint (2022-02-13). "ISRO to launch PSLV-C52 carrying three satellites tomorrow. Check timings". mint. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
