In 2025, the Indian government approved the setup of which numbered launch pad at Sriharikota?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Launch Pad Three

Explanation:

• In January 2025, the Indian government approved the construction of Launch Pad-3 (LP-3) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

• LP-3 is being developed to support Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLVs).

• It will act as a standby for the Second Launch Pad (SLP), increasing mission flexibility and launch frequency.

• The project is sanctioned with a budget of approximately ₹3,985 crore and is expected to be completed in four years.

Information Booster:

• The new pad will handle larger rockets and is designed with advanced safety and automation systems.

• Sriharikota currently has two operational launch pads — First Launch Pad (FLP) and Second Launch Pad (SLP).

Additional Knowledge:

(a) Launch Pad Four

. No such pad has been announced or constructed yet

. LP-3 is the latest approved pad

(c) Launch Pad Zero

. No official designation; doesn’t exist in ISRO terminology

(d) Launch Pad One

. Already in use since 1993

. Not a new development in 2025