Which launch vehicle has been approved by the Union Cabinet to support India’s Bharatiya Antariksh Station and a crewed Moon landing mission by 2040?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV).
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) to fulfill India's ambitious space goals, such as the establishment of the 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' (BAS) and the mission to land humans on the Moon by 2040. The Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) will also be known by the name 'Soham'. It will be a reusable rocket with a payload capacity approximately three times greater than that of the current LVM3. This vehicle will be capable of transporting heavy payloads to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond with low cost and high efficiency.
Additional Points:
GSLV Mk II: This is ISRO's standard vehicle for launching communication satellites.
Capacity: The NGLV will have the capability to carry payloads of up to 30 tons to LEO and 10 tons to GTO.
Fuel: Plans are in place to utilize green fuels (such as liquid oxygen and methane) in this vehicle.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: By which year has India set the goal to establish its own space station?
Answer: By 2035.
Question: What is the primary advantage of the NGLV?
Answer: Its reusability and its capacity to carry heavy payloads.