Mains Paper II · 3 Science & Technology · 3.5 Space programme: organisation, rockets and satellites

3.5.2 Rocket propulsion and launch vehicles: SLV to LVM3 and SSLV

Rockets work on Newton's third law; ISRO's family runs from the small SLV-3 to the powerful LVM3, with PSLV the reliable workhorse and SSLV the on-demand small launcher.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Mains Paper II
  • Advanced level
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Key terms

  • SLV-3
  • ASLV
  • PSLV
  • GSLV
  • LVM3
  • SSLV
  • cryogenic engine
  • Vikas
  • solid fuel
  • liquid fuel
  • Newton third law

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  6. Common trapsFoundation
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