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How does a PSLV work?
PSLV is a four-stage rocket that combines solid and liquid propellants. The first stage at the very bottom is solid fuelled having six strap-on solid rocket boosters wrapped around it. The second stage is liquid-fuelled whereas the third stage has a solid fuelled rocket motor.
What is PSLV and GSLV Quora?
PSLV and GSLV are the two rocket launch systems developed by ISRO. PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and GSLV stands for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. PSLV is used to send satellites to the lower orbits. whereas, GSLV is used to send satellites to the higher orbits and also higher loads.
Which fuel does PSLV use?
| Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Specific impulse | 262 s (2.57 km/s) |
| Burn time | 44 seconds |
| Propellant | HTPB |
| Boosters (PSLV-XL/QL/DL) – S12 |
Can GSLV be reused?
To develop reusable GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle, a “wholesale change or augmentation” has been made. One of the ways of bringing change is that, vehicle would have to rework its three stages. Second liquid stage will be replaced with a semi-cryo stage, while the terminal cryo stage C-25, will be converted into C-32.
What is the full form of GSLV?
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation.
What is PSLV GSLV?
India has two operational launchers: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). GSLV with indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage has enabled the launching up to 2 tonne class of communication satellites.
What is GSLV and PSLV Upsc?
Both PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) and GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) are the satellite-launch vehicles (rockets) developed by ISRO. PSLV is a four-staged launch vehicle with first and third stage using solid rocket motors and second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.