Which American sounding rocket was first launched from India in 1963 to study upper atmospheric phenomena?

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Answer:

Correct Answer: Option C) Nike-Apache
The Nike-Apache rocket was launched from TERLS in 1963 and provided crucial data on the Electrojet phenomenon.

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INCOSPAR’s research was limited to rocket propulsion and satellite design.
Its primary interest was atmospheric and ionospheric studies near the magnetic equator.

Which of the following statements are correct?

Sounding rockets were essential due to limitations of satellites and balloons in the lower ionosphere.
The Electrojet Stream lies in a region too high for satellites and too low for balloons.
Nike-Apache was an indigenous rocket developed by ISRO