31 January 2021

PSLV full form

 What is the full form of PSLV?

Answer:

  • Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

What does PSLV mean?

PSLV is a third-generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages. PSLV was introduced to enable India to launch its satellites for IRS into sun-synchronous orbits. It could also be used to launch GTO satellites of a small size. During the 1994-2017 period time, the vehicle launched 48 Indian satellites and 209 satellites for customers from abroad.