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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ISRO opens its 1st visitors gallery to watch rocket launches at Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota. It’s capacity is;
A
4, 500
B
5, 000
C
3, 000
D
2, 500
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the first phase, 5,000 capacity Launch Viewing Gallery is constructed in the form of a stadium, and placed at an appropriate location with clear line of sight to the two launch pads of the Sriharikota Range.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sriharikota is a barrier island in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. It supports the launch-based infrastructure for ISRO and is chosen as an ideal site for the launch of geostationary satellites because of its proximity to the equator.

Detailed explanation-3: -Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, the Spaceport of India, is responsible for providing Launch Base Infrastructure for the Indian Space Programme.

Detailed explanation-4: -Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) or Sriharikota Range (SHAR) is a rocket launch centre (spaceport) operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is located in Sriharikota, Nellore in Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -Recently, PSLV-C54 was successfully launched EOS-06 satellite on 26th November 2022 along with Eight Nano-satellites including INDIA-BHUTAN SAT (INS-2B).

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