GK Question

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Which ISRO launch vehicle is designed for launching heavy communication satellites to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit?

  1. PSLV
  2. GSLV Mk III
  3. SSLV
  4. ASLV

Answer: GSLV Mk III

GSLV Mk III (now called LVM3) is ISRO's heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of placing 4-ton class satellites into GTO. It was used for Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and OneWeb satellite launches. PSLV handles lighter polar orbits; SSLV is for small satellites; ASLV was retired.

Topic ISRO & Space Tech
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