Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. India recently launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, named ‘RHUMI-1.’ This rocket was developed by Space Zone India. The RHUMI-1 rocket carried three Cube Satellites and fifty PICO Satellites. These satellites are intended to gather data for research on global warming and climate change. It followed a suborbital trajectory, meaning it reached space but did not complete an orbit around the Earth. RHUMI-1 is notable for its hybrid motor, which uses a combination of liquid and solid fuel to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The rocket is also environmentally friendly, as it is 100% free of pyrotechnics and does not contain TNT.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Although RHUMI-1 carried a significant payload of 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, it does not represent the largest payload ever launched by India. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched much larger payloads in the past.

Source: DD News