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GK QUESTION#1616

Which of the following is an intended advantage of ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)?

  1. ALaunch of heavy satellites into geostationary orbit
  2. BHuman spaceflight capability
  3. CQuick launch readiness with low turnaround time for small satellitesCorrect answer
  4. DReusable launch vehicle technology
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C. Quick launch readiness with low turnaround time for small satellites

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ISRO describes SSLV as a launch-on-demand vehicle for small satellites, with low turnaround time and minimal launch infrastructure. These are intended advantages of the launcher, distinct from the specific satellites deployed by SSLV-D2.

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