Which ISRO launch vehicle is designed for launching heavy communication satellites to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit?
- PSLV
- GSLV Mk III
- SSLV
- ASLV
Answer: GSLV Mk III
GSLV Mk III (now called LVM3) is ISRO's heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of placing 4-ton class satellites into GTO. It was used for Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and OneWeb satellite launches. PSLV handles lighter polar orbits; SSLV is for small satellites; ASLV was retired.