Launch vehicles: SLV, PSLV, GSLV (Mk III) SLV (Small Launch Vehicle): A small, low-cost vehicle designed for simple missions with minimal payload capa...
Launch vehicles: SLV, PSLV, GSLV (Mk III)
SLV (Small Launch Vehicle):
A small, low-cost vehicle designed for simple missions with minimal payload capacity.
Examples: India's PSLV and the Chinese Chang'e 3 mission.
They are typically used for research and education purposes.
PSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle):
A medium-sized vehicle with a higher payload capacity than an SLV.
Examples: India's Chandrayaan 4 mission and the United States' New Horizons mission.
They are used for a wider range of missions, including communication, weather monitoring, and Earth observation.
GSLV (Mk III):
The third and most advanced of the three types.
GSLV is a highly complex vehicle with a very high payload capacity.
It has been used for India's Chandrayaan 1, 2, and 3 missions and the Ariane 5 mission.
Additional Points:
Payload capacity: The amount of cargo the vehicle can carry.
Cost: The amount of money spent on developing and launching the vehicle.
Mission types: The types of missions the vehicle is designed for.
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization): The Indian government agency responsible for developing and launching launch vehicles