What is reusable launch vehicle (RLV)? RLV offers cost-effective access to space, reduced launch costs, and increased flexibility in deploying satellites and conducting space missions. Discuss.

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Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

6. What is reusable launch vehicle (RLV)? RLV offers cost-effective access to space, reduced launch costs, and increased flexibility in deploying satellites and conducting space missions. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

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Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3. Key Demand of the question: To write about the working of RLV and its benefits. 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 the answer by writing about RLV. Body: First, write about the working of RLV – designed to carry satellites and other payloads into space and then return to Earth and land like an airplane. Throw light on its various components and how it works. Next, write about the advantages of RLV – Reusability leads to reduced cost, Reusability allows for more frequent launches and Reusability can improve safety etc. Next, write about the limitations of the above – Developing RLVs requires advanced and expensive technologies, RLVs may have a smaller payload capacity and Reuse of RLVs requires regular maintenance and operations, which can be complex and costly etc. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the working of RLV and its benefits.

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 the answer by writing about RLV.

First, write about the working of RLV – designed to carry satellites and other payloads into space and then return to Earth and land like an airplane. Throw light on its various components and how it works.

Next, write about the advantages of RLV – Reusability leads to reduced cost, Reusability allows for more frequent launches and Reusability can improve safety etc.

Next, write about the limitations of the above – Developing RLVs requires advanced and expensive technologies, RLVs may have a smaller payload capacity and Reuse of RLVs requires regular maintenance and operations, which can be complex and costly etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.