TDS-01

PSLV XL · Indian Space Research Organization

NET November 2026

Mission brief

What is happening

Indian Space Research Organization is launching TDS-01 on a PSLV XL from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India. It is a technology demonstration heading to Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

What stands out
Technology demonstration
At a glance
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload
TDS-01
Mission type
Technology
Rocket
PSLV XL
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

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).

What changed

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  1. SEP 26 · 12:26 PM UTC
    NET November.
    Launch Library note·Source
  2. SEP 14, 2025 · 11:51 PM UTC
    NET Q1 2026.
    Launch Library note·Source
  3. JUL 7, 2025 · 5:31 PM UTC
    NET Q4 2025.
    Launch Library note·Source

7 more entries in the full history of this launch. RocketRune Pro shows every change and every dated note.

Schedule confidence

LOW

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Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Vehicle
PSLV XL
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Orbit
GTO
Payload
TDS-01
Status
To Be Determined
Vehicle height
44 m
Vehicle type flights
27
Vehicle type success rate
92.6%

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