What is the name of ISRO's primary spaceport, located on the island of Sriharikota in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR)
- Step 1: The Satish Dhawan Space Centre, formerly the Sriharikota Range (SHAR), is the primary spaceport of ISRO, located on an island in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. Answer: Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR). It was renamed on 5 September 2002 as a tribute to ISRO's former chairman Satish Dhawan. Why not the others: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) and Space Applications Centre (SAC) don't fit.
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