Launch of PSLV C-29
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about PSLV C-29?
1. It launched Indonesian satellites in orbit.
2. It is the 50th launch of PSLV.- Published on 18 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
- PSLV C-29 put six Singapore satellites into orbit.
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed 50 launches from the Satellite Launching Station in Sriharikota Range
- This is the 32nd flight of PSLV and 11th flight of the launch vehicle in 'core-alone' configuration.
- Satellites : TeLEOS-1 is Singapore's first commercial earth observation satellite designed and developed by ST Electronics. The other five co-passenger satellites are VELOX-C1 (123 kg), VELOX-II (13 kg), Kent Ridge-1 (78 kg), Galassia (3.4 kg) and Athenoxat-1.
