What is the name of the winged reusable launch vehicle technology demonstrator that ISRO tested in landing experiments at the Chitradurga Aeronautical Test Range?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Pushpak
- Step 1: Pushpak (RLV-TD) is a winged reusable launch vehicle technology demonstrator. Answer: Pushpak. The landing experiment RLV-LEX was successfully conducted on 2 April 2023 at the Chitradurga Aeronautical Test Range. Why not the others: Garuda, Tejas and Ghatak don't fit.
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