SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

SPACE EXPLORATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is used to launch space ships and satellites?
A
rocket
B
space probe
C
space station
D
telescope
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -We launch things into space by putting them on rockets with enough fuel-called propellant-to boost them above most of Earth’s atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-2: -Delivering satellites from anywhere in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -A launch vehicle is a typically rocket-powered vehicle designed to carry a payload (a crewed spacecraft or a satellites) from the Earth’s surface to outer space. The most common form is the carrier rocket, but the term is more general and also encompasses vehicles like the Space Shuttle.

Detailed explanation-4: -All satellites are launched to space and into their orbit by hitching a ride on a rocket or on the Space Shuttle, where they are placed inside the cargo bay. There are also countries and large corporations that have their own rocket launch facilities, so they can easily send their own satellites into orbit.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rockets are now used for fireworks, missiles and other weaponry, ejection seats, launch vehicles for artificial satellites, human spaceflight, and space exploration. Chemical rockets are the most common type of high power rocket, typically creating a high speed exhaust by the combustion of fuel with an oxidizer.

Detailed explanation-6: -India has three active operational launch vehicles: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk-III (LVM3).

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