PSLV-C56 launch: Seven satellites ready to go in space

Welcome to our coverage of the PSLV-C56 launch, a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey. This mission, organised by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is the 56th mission of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

The PSLV-C56 is set to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on July 30, 2023, at 6.30 am. The main payload of this mission is the DS-SAR satellite, a Synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) that creates two-dimensional images or three-dimensional reconstructions of objects.

This satellite will cater to the imagery needs of various Singapore government agencies and ST Engineering's commercial customers. Alongside the DS-SAR, six co-passenger satellites will also be launched, each with unique objectives and capabilities.

The PSLV-C56 is configured in its core-alone mode, similar to its predecessor, the C55. It's a four-stage rocket alternating between solid and liquid propulsion systems. This mission holds critical significance for India’s space investigation efforts, especially following the recent launch of the ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon.