Question: Green Propulsion means-
a) Projecting green colored rocket
b) Fuel used in the rocket is green in color
c) Propulsion area of rocket has green plants
d) Less toxic chemical propellant
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:-
- On 26 December 2020; K Sivan, Chairman Indian Space Research Organisation announced that ISRO is developing green propulsion for its ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan.
- He has announced about the plan, when speaking on the occasion of 16th convocation of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
- ISRO is planning to adopt green propulsion for use in every stage of a rocket.
Mr. Sivan said, as India continues to focus on economic growth, it needs to ensure that environmental damage is limited by adopting green technologies.
- He said that ISRO has made space grade lithium-ion batteries and this technology is useful for mass adoption of electric vehicle.
- It should be noted that the ISRO had planned to launch its maiden human space flight mission ‘Gaganyaan’ by December 2021.
By – Rajesh Tripathi