Indian Space Missions and Achievements

The video discusses the achievements of ISRO, India's space organization, highlighting its cost-efficient space missions and development of various launch vehicles. It covers ISRO's history, from its roots in the 1920s to its official founding in 1969, and its progress in reducing mission costs. The video details ISRO's launch vehicles, including the SLV, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, and GSLV Mark 3, and their respective successes and failures. It also explores ISRO's satellite programs and notable lunar and Martian missions, such as Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan. The video concludes with ISRO's future plans and budget growth, emphasizing its potential to advance further in space exploration.

Which organization is known for its cost-effective space missions alongside SpaceX?

• NASA

• Roscosmos

• ESA

• ISRO

Who was one of the early pioneers in Indian space research known for ionosphere soundings?

• C.V. Raman

• S.K. Mitra

• Homi Bhabha

• Vikram Sarabhai

What was the first launch vehicle developed by ISRO?

• SLV

• ASLV

• GSLV

• PSLV

What was the main issue with the ASLV rocket?

• High cost

• Complex design

• Frequent failures

• Low payload capacity

Which ISRO launch vehicle is known for its streak of 50 successful launches?

• GSLV

• ASLV

• PSLV

• SLV

How much does a PSLV launch approximately cost per kilogram?

• $28,572

• $6,579

• $5,100

• $2,193

What was the first mission to prove the existence of water on the Moon?

• Chandrayaan 2

• Chandrayaan 1

• Aditya L1

• Mangalyaan 1

Which mission made India the first country to reach Martian orbit on its first attempt?

• Chandrayaan 1

• Mangalyaan 1

• Chandrayaan 2

• Aditya L1

What is the cost of the Mangalyaan 1 mission compared to NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter?

• Almost 1/2

• Almost 1/3

• Almost 1/5

• Almost 1/10

What future mission does ISRO plan to launch to Venus?

• Aditya L1

• Mangalyaan 2

• Shukrayaan 1

• Chandrayaan 3