PSLV-C34 to launch 20 satellites into the same orbit

Q.  PSLV-C34 will launch on June 22 and place how many satellites into the same orbit?
- Published on 20 Jun 16

a. 13
b. 16
c. 19
d. 20

ANSWER: 20
 
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will lift off at 9.25 am on June 22nd from Sriharikota an important mission for ISRO.
  • This vehicle has placed 20 satellites into the same orbit- the highest number of satellites to be put into orbit by a PSLV- it will perform experiments as well
  • Fifty minutes after the satellites are injected into the orbit from the fourth stage of the vehicle, the engine will be reignited for five seconds
  • It will then be shut down for 50 minutes and reignited for another 5 seconds

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