What does the "PSLV" rocket stand for?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It earned the nickname "the Workhorse of ISRO" due to its consistent success in delivering various satellites into Low Earth Orbits and Sun-synchronous Polar Orbits. The PSLV is a four-stage rocket that uniquely combines solid and liquid propellants. Notably, it played a pivotal role in India’s historic missions, including Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan (MOM), and the record-breaking launch of 104 satellites in a single mission.