Satellites launched by PSLV
Q. Which of the following satellites are launched by PSLV?
1. Chandrayan 1
2. Chandrayan 2
3. GSAT – 6
4. Mangalyaan
5. Astrosat- Published on 08 Dec 15a. 1,2,4,5
b. 1,4,5
c. 1,3,5
d. All
ANSWER: 1,4,5
- PSLV is an expendable launch system developed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- It puts satellite into Sun synchronous orbits.
- Russia’s converted missile launcher, Dnepr, Soyuz and the newer European vehicle Vega are in the same category as the PSLV.
- PlanetiQ, the Colorado-based commercial weather satellites operator, recently signed a deal with Antrix Corporation for launching its first two weather satellites.
