What is the contribution of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to India's space program?
Designs and builds launch vehicles
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is the lead centre of ISRO responsible for the design and development of launch vehicles.
VSSC has played the central role in developing the SLV-3, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, and LVM3 family of launch vehicles, along with sounding rockets, propellants, avionics, and aerodynamic systems.
Why other options are wrong:
(A) Launch operations and the launch site are managed by Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota — not VSSC.
(C) Astronaut training for the Gaganyaan mission is conducted at the Astronaut Training Facility, Bengaluru.
(D) Satellite control and telemetry are handled by ISTRAC (ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network).
Hence the correct answer is Designs and builds launch vehicles.
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