Which of the following best represents the key technological achievement demonstrated during ISRO’s RLV-LEX3 mission on June 23, 2024?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Autonomous runway landing of a reusable launch vehicle.
On June 23, 2024, ISRO’s RLV-LEX-03 mission successfully demonstrated the autonomous horizontal landing of its winged reusable vehicle (Pushpak) on a runway. The vehicle was dropped from a Chinook helicopter at 4.5 km altitude, corrected its path mid-air, and landed precisely at the centerline, using parachutes and brakes to decelerate. This validates key navigation, guidance, and landing technologies for future orbital re-entry missions.
The other options are incorrect because:
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A: No geostationary satellite was deployed in this mission.
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C: This was an uncrewed test, not a crewed suborbital flight.
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D: The mission did not involve testing a new cryogenic engine.