PSLV-XL | TDS-01
PSLV XL is scheduled to launch the TDS-01 mission for Indian Space Research Organization from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, no earlier than Nov 30, 2026 (UTC).
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
PSLV-XL | TDS-01
Launched Nov 30, 2026 9:00:00 AMTBD
Flight direction
90° E
estimated from the target orbit · inclination 13.7°
Flight path
First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)
Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.
Can I see it from my city?
The launch time is not fixed to the hour yet: check again closer to the day.
About the mission
TDS-01 (Technology Demonstration Satellite-01) is an Indian geostationary orbit technology demonstration satellite carrying payloads for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Institute of Plasma Research, Gandhinagar and the CSIR-CEERI, Pilani. Payloads to be tested included an internally developed 300 mN electric powered thrusters, atomic clocks, travelling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) & a quantum communication suite (QuTDS).
Mission description from Launch Library 2.
- Launch time (your time zone)
- Mon, Nov 30 · 9:00:00 AM · in 42.3 days
- Status
- TBD
- Launch provider
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Rocket
- PSLV XL
- Mission type
- Technology
- Target orbit
- GTO
- Launch pad
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India