​Sriharikota, one of the two space launch stations in India is located in :

Correct option is C

Correct Answer:C Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:

Sriharikota is one of the two space launch stations in India, located in Andhra Pradesh. It houses the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), which is India's primary spaceport for satellite launches. It is operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

• Geographical Location: Sriharikota is a barrier island located between the Pulicat Lake and the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh.
• Established: The facility was set up in 1969 and later renamed Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in 2002 in honor of Satish Dhawan, the former ISRO chairman.
• Purpose: It is India's primary launch site for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicles (GSLV), and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
• Advantages of Location:
  • Near the Equator: Helps in efficient satellite launches with reduced fuel consumption.
  • Coastal Region: Allows for safe launching over the Bay of Bengal, minimizing risks to populated areas.

Information Booster:

• Sriharikota is the launch site for major ISRO missions, including Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and Gaganyaan.
  
• The first rocket launch from Sriharikota took place in 1971 (Rohini-125).
  
• The second space launch center in India is Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in Kerala, mainly used for sounding rockets and atmospheric studies.
  
• ISRO is planning a new spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu for launching small satellite launch vehicles (SSLV).
  
•  Sriharikota has two launch pads that conduct multiple launches each year.