GSLV-D6 carried GSAT-6 using cryogenic technology
Q. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about GSLV-D6?
1. GSLV- D6 carried GSAT-6 which has the largest satellite antenna realized by ISRO.
2. It uses solid rocket propellant only.- Published on 11 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- It uses indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS).
- GSLV-D6 is the ninth flight of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
- The GSLV is a three-stage rocket. The core of first stage is fired with solid fuel while the four strap-on motors by liquid fuel. The second is the liquid fuel and the third is the cryogenic engine.
