PSLV is a cool rocket: a thread!
Ok so first of lets talk about the stages.
It basically goes solid, liquid, solid, liquid and I love that. They also have solid boosters, which lets you have either 0, 2, 4, or 6 extra boosters added to the first stage.
So like what makes the first stage unique is that they actually use two liquid fueled engines on the sides for roll control:
So like what makes the first stage unique is that they actually use two liquid fueled engines on the sides for roll control:
So like what makes the first stage unique is that they actually use two liquid fueled engines on the sides for roll control:
So like what makes the first stage unique is that they actually use two liquid fueled engines on the sides for roll control:
The booster configurations are kinda cool too. The various options allows the vehicle to better fit a customer's needs, and cost can follow. The thing I really like about the boosters and the first stage is that they have fixed nozzles, so they use fluid injection for TVC.
The booster configurations are kinda cool too. The various options allows the vehicle to better fit a customer's needs, and cost can follow. The thing I really like about the boosters and the first stage is that they have fixed nozzles, so they use fluid injection for TVC.
The booster configurations are kinda cool too. The various options allows the vehicle to better fit a customer's needs, and cost can follow. The thing I really like about the boosters and the first stage is that they have fixed nozzles, so they use fluid injection for TVC.
Now if it doesn't have any boosters then you get my favorite configuration. So basically the boosters will pull the center of pressure down closer to the bottom, which makes the vehicle more stable. So when they don't have any boosters they still need something to pull the...
...center of pressure down right? So they'll actually add this thing to do just that. It basically acts as a fin, but my guess is that it's just the vernier/s1 TVC structure that's been modified slightly so they don't need to manufacture a completely different thing.
...center of pressure down right? So they'll actually add this thing to do just that. It basically acts as a fin, but my guess is that it's just the vernier/s1 TVC structure that's been modified slightly so they don't need to manufacture a completely different thing.
...center of pressure down right? So they'll actually add this thing to do just that. It basically acts as a fin, but my guess is that it's just the vernier/s1 TVC structure that's been modified slightly so they don't need to manufacture a completely different thing.
...center of pressure down right? So they'll actually add this thing to do just that. It basically acts as a fin, but my guess is that it's just the vernier/s1 TVC structure that's been modified slightly so they don't need to manufacture a completely different thing.
The second stage is actually pretty interesting. The Vikas is basically just the French Viking engine that's been licensed by ISRO. They use a sea level version of this engine for the GSLV mk1 and mk2 boosters, and a slightly different vacuum nozzle for the mk3 first stage.
The second stage is actually pretty interesting. The Vikas is basically just the French Viking engine that's been licensed by ISRO. They use a sea level version of this engine for the GSLV mk1 and mk2 boosters, and a slightly different vacuum nozzle for the mk3 first stage.
The second stage is actually pretty interesting. The Vikas is basically just the French Viking engine that's been licensed by ISRO. They use a sea level version of this engine for the GSLV mk1 and mk2 boosters, and a slightly different vacuum nozzle for the mk3 first stage.
The second stage is actually pretty interesting. The Vikas is basically just the French Viking engine that's been licensed by ISRO. They use a sea level version of this engine for the GSLV mk1 and mk2 boosters, and a slightly different vacuum nozzle for the mk3 first stage.
The second stage is actually pretty interesting. The Vikas is basically just the French Viking engine that's been licensed by ISRO. They use a sea level version of this engine for the GSLV mk1 and mk2 boosters, and a slightly different vacuum nozzle for the mk3 first stage.
The third stage is another solid motor. The nozzle on this stage does have actuators unlike the first stage, so it doesn't need to carry injection fluid. The composite casing is really interesting. Not only does it have a unique color, but the patter is really fun as well.
The third stage is another solid motor. The nozzle on this stage does have actuators unlike the first stage, so it doesn't need to carry injection fluid. The composite casing is really interesting. Not only does it have a unique color, but the patter is really fun as well.
The third stage is another solid motor. The nozzle on this stage does have actuators unlike the first stage, so it doesn't need to carry injection fluid. The composite casing is really interesting. Not only does it have a unique color, but the patter is really fun as well.
The third stage is another solid motor. The nozzle on this stage does have actuators unlike the first stage, so it doesn't need to carry injection fluid. The composite casing is really interesting. Not only does it have a unique color, but the patter is really fun as well.
The third stage is another solid motor. The nozzle on this stage does have actuators unlike the first stage, so it doesn't need to carry injection fluid. The composite casing is really interesting. Not only does it have a unique color, but the patter is really fun as well.
Then you have the fourth stage. This is another liquid fueled stage, this time with two very small engines that'll get them the rest of the way to orbit, and allow for some pretty major adjustments to the orbit. This stage is kinda interesting because of how customizable...
Then you have the fourth stage. This is another liquid fueled stage, this time with two very small engines that'll get them the rest of the way to orbit, and allow for some pretty major adjustments to the orbit. This stage is kinda interesting because of how customizable...
Then you have the fourth stage. This is another liquid fueled stage, this time with two very small engines that'll get them the rest of the way to orbit, and allow for some pretty major adjustments to the orbit. This stage is kinda interesting because of how customizable...
Then you have the fourth stage. This is another liquid fueled stage, this time with two very small engines that'll get them the rest of the way to orbit, and allow for some pretty major adjustments to the orbit. This stage is kinda interesting because of how customizable...
Then you have the fourth stage. This is another liquid fueled stage, this time with two very small engines that'll get them the rest of the way to orbit, and allow for some pretty major adjustments to the orbit. This stage is kinda interesting because of how customizable...
...it is. There's a few different configurations with different sized tanks. There's one configuration that basically acts as a satellite bus, so it has solar panels and some racks for customers to put their stuff on. They also have some interesting payload adapters.
...it is. There's a few different configurations with different sized tanks. There's one configuration that basically acts as a satellite bus, so it has solar panels and some racks for customers to put their stuff on. They also have some interesting payload adapters.
...it is. There's a few different configurations with different sized tanks. There's one configuration that basically acts as a satellite bus, so it has solar panels and some racks for customers to put their stuff on. They also have some interesting payload adapters.
...it is. There's a few different configurations with different sized tanks. There's one configuration that basically acts as a satellite bus, so it has solar panels and some racks for customers to put their stuff on. They also have some interesting payload adapters.
...it is. There's a few different configurations with different sized tanks. There's one configuration that basically acts as a satellite bus, so it has solar panels and some racks for customers to put their stuff on. They also have some interesting payload adapters.
The stage also has a dual payload adapter, which allows it to launch two larger sats in one launch. This of course lowers cost even more because you're either paying for one launch and basically getting two, or you're sharing with another payload and splitting the cost.
The stage also has a dual payload adapter, which allows it to launch two larger sats in one launch. This of course lowers cost even more because you're either paying for one launch and basically getting two, or you're sharing with another payload and splitting the cost.
The stage also has a dual payload adapter, which allows it to launch two larger sats in one launch. This of course lowers cost even more because you're either paying for one launch and basically getting two, or you're sharing with another payload and splitting the cost.
The stage also has a dual payload adapter, which allows it to launch two larger sats in one launch. This of course lowers cost even more because you're either paying for one launch and basically getting two, or you're sharing with another payload and splitting the cost.
The stage also has a dual payload adapter, which allows it to launch two larger sats in one launch. This of course lowers cost even more because you're either paying for one launch and basically getting two, or you're sharing with another payload and splitting the cost.
Ok that's it I just wanted to talk about it cuz it's cool, time to go finish modeling some engines :p
@gareebscientist hopefully all of this info is correct?
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