ISRO to manufacture low cost satellite launch vehicles

ISRO preparing for low cost satellite launch vehicles

Question: What will be the value of low cost satellite launch vehicle to be manufactured by ISRO?
(a) 10-15 crores
(b) 15-20 crores
(c) 20-25 crores
(d) 30-35 crores
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • Recently ISRO announced the preparation of a low-cost satellite launch vehicle.
  • These launch vehicles can carry satellites weighing around 500 kg to put them in the desired orbit.
  • Such launch vehicles will cost around Rs 30-35 crore each.
  • This capability will give ISRO a big commercial boost as it will be able to cater to micro, mini and medium segments of the market.
  • The first such launch from the country is expected to take place in the next four months.

Link:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/isro-readying-for-low-cost-satellite-launch-vehicles/articleshow/73808029.cms