LVM3/ONE WEB

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• LVM3 M3/ OneWeb India-2 Mission is accomplished successfully -ISRO.

LVM3: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/launch-vehicle-mark-3-lvm3

OneWeb: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/oneweb-satellite-constellation

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Quick facts about the LVM3 and its new commercial mission.

• LVM3 or Launch Vehicle Mark 3 is Indian Space Research Organisation's heaviest rocket.
• It is a medium-lift launch vehicle primarily designed to launch communication satellites into geostationary orbit.
• LVM3 is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant core stage and a cryogenic stage.
• LVM3 was earlier called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III or GSLV Mk III.
• The rocket carried into orbit OneWeb's 36 Low Earth Orbit broadband communication satellite.
• 36 satellites from OneWeb has been successfully put into orbit. ISRO feels this is a historic milestone as LVM3 is making its entry into the global commercial launch service market.

PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to LVM3? a)       LVM3 was earlier called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III or GSLV Mk III. b)      It is a medium-lift launch vehicle primarily designed to launch communication satellites into geostationary orbit. c)       LVM3 is a three-stage vehicle with two solid motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant core stage and a cryogenic stage. d)      The rocket carried into orbit OneWeb's 36 Low Earth Orbit broadband communication satellite. 1.       a and c 2.       b and d 3.       a and d 4.       All of the above. Answer: 4

https://www.isro.gov.in/LVM3M3MissionLandingPage.html