ISRO's Space Failures and Lessons Learned

This quiz covers ISRO's space failures and the lessons learned from them.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a software glitch?

  1. INSAT-2E
  2. GSAT-5P
  3. Chandrayaan-1
  4. Mangalyaan
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary cause of the failure of the GSLV Mk.III's first developmental flight?

  1. Engine failure
  2. Payload fairing failure
  3. Guidance and control system failure
  4. Cryogenic stage failure
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite experienced a power failure during its mission, resulting in the loss of communication?

  1. INSAT-4B
  2. GSAT-12
  3. IRNSS-1H
  4. Cartosat-2C
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main reason behind the failure of the PSLV C39 mission, carrying the IRNSS-1H satellite?

  1. Payload fairing failure
  2. Guidance and control system failure
  3. Engine failure
  4. Cryogenic stage failure
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a human error during the launch preparation?

  1. GSAT-5P
  2. INSAT-4CR
  3. Cartosat-2D
  4. PSLV-C40
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary cause of the failure of the PSLV C37 mission, carrying the IRNSS-1G satellite?

  1. Engine failure
  2. Payload fairing failure
  3. Guidance and control system failure
  4. Cryogenic stage failure
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a problem with the heat shield during re-entry?

  1. Chandrayaan-1
  2. Mangalyaan
  3. IRNSS-1H
  4. Cartosat-2C
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main reason behind the failure of the PSLV C42 mission, carrying the Cartosat-2F satellite?

  1. Payload fairing failure
  2. Guidance and control system failure
  3. Engine failure
  4. Cryogenic stage failure
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a problem with the propulsion system?

  1. GSAT-12
  2. IRNSS-1H
  3. Cartosat-2C
  4. PSLV-C40
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary cause of the failure of the PSLV C38 mission, carrying the IRNSS-1F satellite?

  1. Engine failure
  2. Payload fairing failure
  3. Guidance and control system failure
  4. Cryogenic stage failure
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a problem with the telemetry system?

  1. INSAT-4B
  2. GSAT-5P
  3. Chandrayaan-1
  4. Mangalyaan
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main reason behind the failure of the PSLV C41 mission, carrying the Cartosat-2E satellite?

  1. Payload fairing failure
  2. Guidance and control system failure
  3. Engine failure
  4. Cryogenic stage failure
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a problem with the attitude control system?

  1. GSAT-12
  2. IRNSS-1H
  3. Cartosat-2C
  4. PSLV-C40
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary cause of the failure of the PSLV C36 mission, carrying the IRNSS-1E satellite?

  1. Engine failure
  2. Payload fairing failure
  3. Guidance and control system failure
  4. Cryogenic stage failure
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ISRO satellite failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a problem with the solar panels?

  1. INSAT-4B
  2. GSAT-5P
  3. Chandrayaan-1
  4. Mangalyaan