PSLV-C56 vehicle successfully injected DS-SAR and 6 other satellites into their intended 536 km circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with a 5-degree inclination on July 30, 2023. The vehicle achieved the precise target orbit conditions in 20 minutes after lift-off using the Onboard Navigation, Guidance and Control system and completed its mission.

Left alone in a 536 km circular orbit, the PS4 stage would orbit the Earth for over 25 years. As the number of satellites in LEO is growing and the space around this orbit is of particular interest, the orbit of the spent PS4 stage was reduced to 300 km circular. In line with India's commitment to supporting worldwide space debris mitigation efforts, the Onboard Guidance Algorithm was modified to achieve this orbit-change manuevre. The Orbit Change Thrusters (low thrust engines) were fired twice for orbit change.

Furthermore, in line with standard launch practices, the PS4 Stage was passivated after the re-orbiting process, as no further active propulsion need was anticipated. This passivation involved venting of all pressurized compartments (Tanks/Gas bottles) to release any stored energy or potential hazardous substances. By mitigating the possibility of pressurized compartment failures, the chance of fragmentation of the spent stage in orbit is minimized, thereby further reducing the creation of space debris.