2026 · Indian Space Research Organization
TDS-01
upcomingPSLV-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).
Overview
- Date / time
- November 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
- Outcome
- upcoming
- Launch site
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
- Mission
- TDS-01
- Mission type
- Technology
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit