PSLV-C34

PSLV-C34 was the 36th mission of the PSLV program and 14th mission of PSLV in XL configuration. The PSLV-C34 successfully carried and deployed 20 satellites in the Sun-synchronous orbit. With a launch mass of 320,000 kilograms (710,000 lb) and payload mass of 1,288 kilograms (2,840 lb), the C34 set a new record of deploying the maximum number of satellites by Indian Space Research Organisation in a single mission. The PSLV-C34 carried One Cartosat-2 satellite, SathyabamaSat (satellite from Sathyabama University, Chennai), Swayam (satellite from College of Engineering, Pune) & 17 other satellites from USA, Canada, Germany & Indonesia.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

PSLV-C34
Model of the PSLV rocket
Mission typeDeployment of 20 satellites.
OperatorISRO
WebsiteISRO website
Mission duration26:30 minutes
Distance travelled505 Km
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Spacecraft typeLaunch vehicle
ManufacturerISRO
Launch mass320,000 kilograms (710,000 lb)
Payload mass1,288 kilograms (2,840 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date09:26:00, 22 June 2016 (UTC) (2016-06-22T09:26:00Z) (IST)
RocketPSLV
Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre
ContractorISRO
Deployment date22 June 2016
End of mission
DisposalPlaced in graveyard orbit
Deactivated22 June 2016
Orbital parameters
RegimeSun-synchronous orbit
Payload
Cartosat-2 satellite (primary) and 19 other satellites from Canada, Germany, India, Indonesia & USA.
Transponders
HPBW
First stage
Propellant mass211,400 kg (466,100 lb)
FuelHTPB based
Second stage
Propellant mass42,000 kg (93,000 lb)
FuelLiquid UH 25 + N
2O
4
Third stage
Propellant mass7,600 kg (16,800 lb)
FuelHTPB based
Fourth stage
Propellant mass2,500 kg (5,500 lb)
FuelLiquid MMH + MON-3
 

Mission parameters
  • Mass:
    • Total liftoff weight: 320,000 kilograms (710,000 lb)
    • Payload weight: 1,288 kilograms (2,840 lb)
  • Overall height: 44.4 metres (145.7 ft)
  • Propellant:
  • Altitude: 526.877 kilometres (327 mi)
  • Maximum velocity: 7,606.61 metres per second (24,956 ft/s) (recorded at time of Cartosat-2 separation)
  • Inclination: 97.48°
  • Period: 26 minutes 30 seconds

Source:[7]

Launch

PSLV-C34 was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 09:26 IST on 22 June 2016. The PSLV carried total 20 satellites including the primary payload Cartosat-2C. Cartosat-2C was placed in low Earth orbit at 9:44 IST. The entire mission lasted 26 minutes and 30 seconds.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The PSLV-C34 is a more advanced, expendable version of the rocket used to launch the Indian Mars Orbiter in 2014.[8]

Mission milestones

The mission marked:

  • 36th flight of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
  • 14th flight of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in XL configuration.
  • Record number of satellites carried on a single flight by ISRO.

Sources:[4][7]

Record launch

On 28 April 2008, by placing 10 satellites on PSLV-C9 (PSLV-CA), Indian Space Research Organisation created a world record for the highest number of satellites launched in a single mission. This record was broken by NASA in 2013 (by launching 29 satellites) and was further improved by ISRO when they launched 104 satellites. PSLV-C34 launch was the biggest launch (in terms of number of satellites) by ISRO until PSLV-C37.

Payload

PSLV-C34 carried and deployed total 20 satellites. Following are the details of the payload.[7]

CountryNameNosMassTypeObjective
CanadaM3MSat185 kgMicrosatellite technology demonstrationStudy of AIS from Low Earth orbit.
GHGSat-D125.5 kgEarth observation microsatelliteMeasuring atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases.
BIROS1130 kgEarth observation microsatelliteRemote sensing of high-temperature events.
IndiaCartosat-2C1727.5 kgEarth observation satellitePrimary payload. For LIS & GIS uses.
SathyabamaSat101.5 kgEarth observation nanosatelliteCollect data on greenhouse gases.
Swayam101 kgEarth observation nanosatelliteTo provide point-to-point messaging services to HAM community.
LAPAN-A31120 kgEarth observation microsatelliteFor land use, natural resource and environment monitoring.
USASkySat Gen2-11110 kgEarth observation microsatelliteCapable of capturing sub-meter resolution imagery and High-definition video.
Flock-2P1204.7 kgEarth observation nanosatellitesEarth imaging.

See also

References
  1. "PSLV-C34". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  2. "SATHYABAMASAT". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  3. "SWAYAM". Indian Space Research Organisation. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  4. "India sets new record in space mission; PSLV C34 successfully injects 20 satellites into orbit". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  5. "Big boost to India's space mission: ISRO sets record". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  6. "ISRO's 20-in-1 mission successful". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  7. "PSLV-C34 brochure" (pdf). Indian Space Research Organisation website. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  8. "Big money for India in space". Deccan Chronicle. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
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