PSLV-XL | TDS-01

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 Details

  • Launch date: November 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: PSLV-XL
  • Operator: Indian Space Research Organization
  • Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
  • Mission type: Technology