PSLV - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about PSLV C-29?

1. It launched Indonesian satellites in orbit.
2. It is the 50th launch of PSLV.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None

Explanation:
- PSLV C-29 put six Singapore satellites into orbit.
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed 50 launches from the Satellite Launching Station in Sriharikota Range
- This is the 32nd flight of PSLV and 11th flight of the launch vehicle in 'core-alone' configuration.
- Satellites : TeLEOS-1 is Singapore's first commercial earth observation satellite designed and developed by ST Electronics. The other five co-passenger satellites are VELOX-C1 (123 kg), VELOX-II (13 kg), Kent Ridge-1 (78 kg), Galassia (3.4 kg) and Athenoxat-1.
2)   Which of the following satellites are launched by PSLV?

1. Chandrayan 1
2. Chandrayan 2
3. GSAT – 6
4. Mangalyaan
5. Astrosat

a. 1,2,4,5
b. 1,4,5
c. 1,3,5
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,4,5

Explanation:
- 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.

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