Question

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

A. The Gaganyaan Programme envisages undertaking human spaceflight to Geostationary orbit at an altitude of approximately 22,300 miles or 35,800 kilometers directly above the equator.

B. ISRO conducted Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests for Gaganyaan Mission.

C. SSLV rocket is identified as the launch vehicle for Gaganyaan mission.

Answer Options:

1. A only
2. A and C only
3. B only
4. B and C only

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Answer:
2. A and C only

Explanation:

• Statement A: Incorrect. The Gaganyaan Programme is designed to undertake human spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 300-400 kilometers, not to Geostationary Orbit (35,800 kilometers).

• Statement B: Correct. ISRO has conducted various parachute deployment tests, including Drogue Parachute Deployment, as part of the Gaganyaan Mission.

• Statement C: Incorrect. The launch vehicle for the Gaganyaan mission is the GSLV Mk III, not the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

Source Links:

1. ISRO - Gaganyaan Programme Overview
2. Press Information Bureau (PIB) Updates on Gaganyaan