Sriharikota: the spindle-shaped island that is India's spaceport
Background
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR is described as the Spaceport of India.
It stands on a spindle shaped island in SPSR Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, situated in the backwater Pulicat Lake.
The site was chosen because it is on the East Coast of the country, far from populated areas.
Sriharikota covers an area of about 43,360 acres (175sq.km) with a coastline of 50km.
The Centre has two launch pads from where PSLV and GSLV launches are carried out.
Area:
about 43,360 acres (175sq.km)
Coastline:
50km
Launch pads for PSLV and GSLV:
two
Why it matters for exams: Location and features of ISRO's launch site are repeated questions in science and State Focus papers.
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