Question

Consider the following statements:

1. The Vikram-S rocket was launched from Sriharikota by a private company.

2. SSLV is larger and heavier than GSLV.

3. The Praarambh mission used a government-manufactured vehicle.

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 & 2 only
• C. 2 & 3 only
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Correct Answer: Option A - 1 only

• The Vikram-S rocket was launched from Sriharikota by a private company: True

• The Vikram-S rocket was indeed launched from Sriharikota by Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's first private company to develop and launch a rocket. This launch took place in November 2022 and was part of the "Prarambh" mission, marking the beginning of private sector participation in India's space industry.

• SSLV is larger and heavier than GSLV: False

• This statement is incorrect. The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is actually smaller and lighter than the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). SSLV is designed for launching small satellites with a payload capacity of up to 500 kg to Low Earth Orbit, while GSLV is much larger with a payload capacity of up to 5,000 kg.

• The Praarambh mission used a government-manufactured vehicle: False

• The "Prarambh" mission used the Vikram-S rocket, which was manufactured by Skyroot Aerospace, a private company, not by the government. This mission was significant precisely because it marked the first time a privately built rocket was launched in India.