Q. Which space centre is home to the ISRO's new Third Launch Pad?
Answer: Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota
Notes: The Union Cabinet approved a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. TLP will support ISRO's Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLV) and human spaceflight missions. It will serve as a backup for the Second Launch Pad (SLP) and support LVM3 vehicles with advanced stages. The project costs ₹3984.86 crore and is expected to be completed in four years. TLP will boost launch frequencies, enabling India's space goals, including the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035 and crewed lunar landing by 2040. It enhances India's capacity for heavier and advanced launch vehicles.

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