Question

Which of the following accurately reflects the critical technological outcome of ISRO's RLV-LEX3 mission conducted on June 23, 2024?

• A. In-flight fuel transfer at hypersonic speeds.
• B. Autonamous high-speed landing under tough cross-tange & wind
• C. Launch abort test for crewed reusable launchers
• D. Orbital deployment via dual-mode scramjet propulsion

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Autonamous high-speed landing under tough cross-tange & wind

• The RLV-LEX-03 mission, conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on June 23, 2024, marked the successful conclusion of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment series at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

• The core objective was to demonstrate autonomous high-speed landing capabilities, specifically under challenging conditions including cross-range and high wind speeds.

• This mission utilized the Pushpak winged vehicle, which was released from an Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopter at an altitude of approximately 4.5 kilometers.