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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which rocket of ISRO is to launch USA’s commercial nano satellites?
A
PSLV-C48
B
PSLV-C46
C
PSLV-C47
D
PSLV-C45
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s PSLV -C47 successfully launched Cartosat-3 and 13 commercial nanosatellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.

Detailed explanation-2: -ISRO successfully demonstrated new technology with Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD) – a game changer with multiple applications for future missions. Recently, PSLV-C54 was successfully launched EOS-06 satellite on 26th November 2022 along with Eight Nano-satellites including INDIA-BHUTAN SAT (INS-2B).

Detailed explanation-3: -The main difference between PSLV and GSLV is that the PSLV has four stages that alternate between solid and liquid fuels, while GSLV has three stages, with only the first stage using solid fuel.

Detailed explanation-4: -ISRO’s work horse PSLV-C54 has successfully launched EOS-06 satellite along with Eight Nano-satellites into two different SSPOs. The mission was accomplished from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR on 26th November 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -On February 8, the ISRO tweeted: “SSLV-D2/EOS-07 Mission: launch is scheduled for Feb 10, 2023, at 09:18 hrs IST from Sriharikota.

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