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ASLV

Retired

Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV) was designed to augment payload capability to LEO. It acted as an essential stepping stone between the SLV and the highly successful PSLV.

Vehicle Specifications

Height

24.0 m

Diameter

1.0 m

Lift-off Mass

41 tonnes

Booster Stages

5 Stages

Payload (LEO)

150.0 kg

Payload (GTO)

0.0 kg

Modular Booster Stages

S1

Stage 1

Solid Booster

Provides massive thrust at lift-off utilizing advanced HTPB solid propellants.

S2

Stage 2

Liquid Core

High-efficiency liquid engine powering the vehicle through atmospheric climb.

S3

Stage 3

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

S4

Stage 4

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

S5

Stage 5

Cryogenic Stage

Highly advanced cryogenic upper stage for precise orbital injection in GTO.

ASLV

Launch Roster Performance

50%Success
First Flight LaunchMarch 24, 1987
Total Mission Runs4
Successful Missions2
Failed Missions2

Mission Status

This launcher configuration is categorized under Retained/Retired Space Assets. It remains one of the fundamental benchmarks of ISRO's satellite deployment program.

ASLV — ISRO Launch Vehicle Specification