Q. With reference to the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3), consider the following statements:
1.It will launch the orbital module of the Gaganyaan mission.
2.Automated landing system has been added to the HLVM3 to ensure crew safety during launch.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The HLVM3 is specifically designed to launch the Orbital Module (OM) of the Gaganyaan mission into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The OM consists of the Crew Module (CM), where astronauts will stay, and the Service Module (SM), which provides power, propulsion, and life support.
Statement 2 is incorrect. HLVM3 has a Crew Escape System (CES), which ensures crew safety during emergencies by ejecting the Crew Module to a safe distance during ascent.
Source: The Hindu
