| Satellites: : Aryabhata | APPLE | INSAT-1
| INSAT-2
| INSAT-3
| Bhaskara
| IRS | Rohini Launcher
: : SLV
| PSLV
| ASLV
| GSLV
Space Transportation Systems
Following on the heels of the first successful
launch of its Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle
(ASLV) in 1992, India tested the more capable
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) during
1993-1994, achieving success on the second
attempt. Coupled with another ASLV mission in
1994, India's three launch attempts in the
two-year period represented its most active
campaign since its indigenous space program began
in 1979 (Figure 2.10). Meanwhile, the development
of India's substantially larger Geosynchronous
Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) continues toward
a projected maiden flight later in this decade.
All Indian space launches are conducted from
the Sriharikota High Altitude Range (SHAR) on
Sritharikota Island off the east coast of India
in the Bay of Bengal. The original SLV-3 launch
complex was converted to support the ASLV. Two
new complexes with one pad each to the south were
selected to support the PSLV and GSLV. The Vikran
Sarabhai Space Center at the southern tip of
India is the site of most launch vehicle stage
development.
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