The third generation rocket from ISRO has transformed India into the commercial launch service market for heavier satellites. Analyse (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· India’s heaviest rocket launcher, GSLV MkIII , is the third-generation rocket from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
· GSLV MkIII is configured as a three-stage vehicle with two solid strap-on motors (S200); one liquid core stage (L110); and a high thrust cryogenic upper stage (C25).
· The S200 solid motor is among the largest solid boosters in the world with 204 tonnes of solid propellant.
· The powerful cryogenic stage enables it to place heavy payloads into LEO of 600 km altitude as was witnessed in the recent launch of 36 satellites of OneWeb.
· GSLV MkIII is identified as the launch vehicle for Gaganyaan mission, which aims at carrying three crew to LEO and bring them back safely to a predetermined location on Earth.
· The ISRO, through its commercial arms, has earned around $279 million (as per July 2022 data) in foreign exchange by launching satellites for global clients.
· With the recent launch of OneWesb, GSLV has made a grand entry into the commercial launch service market for heavier satellites.
· India has managed to enter the big league of being a cost-effective destination to launch smaller and lighter satellites.
· ISRO needs to establish that first. The challenge going forward is to have re-usable rockets that will help in reducing the cost further.
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