Why is PSLV better than GSLV?

Difference between PSLV and GSLV GSLV has the capability to put a heavier payload in the orbit than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). PSLV can carry satellites up to a total weight of 2000 kg into space and reach up to an altitude of 600-900 km. GSLV can carry weight up to 5,000 kg and reach up to 36,000 km.

How many times GSLV failed?

As of August 12, 2021, rockets from the GSLV family have made 14 launches, resulting in 8 successes, four failures, and two partial failures. All launches have occurred from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, known before 2002 as the Sriharikota Range (SHAR).

Is PSLV and GSLV Are India’s popular satellites?

True. Explanation: 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 are PSLV and GSLV what are their general applications?

Both PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) and GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) are the satellite-launch vehicles (rockets) developed by ISRO. The GSLV is designed mainly to deliver the communication-satellites to the highly elliptical (typically 250 x 36000 Km) Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Is GSLV F10 failure?

This was the first major failure of the GSLV vehicle since 2010, when two consecutive malfunctions took place, earning the rocket the epithet “naughty boy”. The GSLV F10 was only the second mission of 2021, and since the failure, the space agency hasn’t undertaken any launches.

What is the difference between PSLV and GSLV?

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) are two operational launch vehicles of India. They are used to carry spacecraft into space. Read more about the launchers in this article for the IAS Exam preparation. This section is covered in the UPSC Mains GS 3 (Science and Technology).

What are the salient features of GSLV-Mk II?

GSLV-Mk II is the largest launch vehicle developed by India. The salient features of this launch vehicle are mentioned below: It is a fourth-generation launch vehicle. It has three stages. First stage – The 138-tonne solid rocket motor is augmented by 4 liquid strap-ons. Second stage – One Vikas engine is used in the second stage of GSLV.

When was the first successful launch of PSLV?

The first successful launch of PSLV was in October 1994. It can carry the payload of 1750 kg to sun-synchronous polar orbits (SSPO) (Altitude – 600 Kms). It can carry the payload of 1425 kg to Geosynchronous and Geostationary Orbits (GTO). It has launched Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites.

How many stages are there in PSLV?

It is the first launch vehicle of India that has liquid stages. There is a total of 4 stages in this launch vehicle. First Stage – PS 1 – PSLV uses the S139 solid rocket motor that is augmented by 6 solid strap-on boosters.