Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. How is the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) different from existing rocket fleet of ISRO? Discuss the significance of addition of SSLV to the group of Indian rockets. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Indian Express
Why the question:
The ISRO Sunday said the maiden flight of newly developed Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) can be termed as a partial success, with the three solid fuel-based propulsion stages working normally but the satellites getting injected into a wrong elliptical orbit owing to failure of logic to identify a sensor failure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about differences between SSLV with that of PSLV and GSLV and significance of its addition to India’s rocket fleet.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context of launch of SSLV.
Body:
First, write about the differences between SSLV and the existing rocket fleet, that is, PSLV and GSLV.
Next, write about the advantages the addition of SSLV will provide to ISRO in terms of technology, satellite launch, commercial benefits, private participation.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward as to how India can master this SSLV technology.
