Question

Which launch vehicle is known for being India’s “workhorse” and has launched both Chandrayaan-1 and Mars Orbiter Mission?

• A. SLV-3
• B. GSLV Mk III
• C. PSLV
• D. ASLV

Answer 1

Answer:

C. PSLV

• Correct Answer:Option C) PSLV

• PSLV, known for its versatility and reliability, successfully launched both Chandrayaan-1 (2008) and the Mars Orbiter Mission (2013).

• Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third generation launch vehicle of India.

• it is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.

• After its first successful launch in October 1994, PSLV emerged as a reliable and versatile workhorse launch vehicle of India.

• The vehicle has launched numerous Indian and foreign customer satellites.

• Besides, the vehicle successfully launched two spacecraft "Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 and Mars Orbiter Spacecraft in 2013"that later travelled to Moon and Mars respectively. Chandrayaan-1 and MOM were feathers in the hat of PSLV.