Consider the following statement with respect to recently launched satellite ldquo ASTROSAT rd...........

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Consider the following statement with respect to recently launched satellite “ASTROSAT”

1. ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory used for astronomy research

2. It was launched using GSLV launch vehicle

3. USA and Russia are the only two countries that have their own space observatories

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1 and 2 only

3 only

1 only

2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

Indian Space Research Orgnaisation (ISRO) launched India’s first dedicated multi wavelength satellite for astronomy research, named ASTROSAT.

• Satellite was launched from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota , Andhra
Pradesh at 10 am by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C30)

• US, Japan, Russia and Europe already have their own satellite observatory

Why the launch is unique?

• Astrosat is India’s major scientific mission after the highly acclaimed Chandrayaan -I and Mangalyaan and this attempt of ISRO will help it to set up an observatory in space, a place from where it can study cosmological phenomena.

• This launch and its success makes India a member of elite group of nations having their own space observatory after the US, Japan, Russia and Europe.

• This is the third time that an Indian rocket carried seven satellites in a single mission. In 2008, ISRO
launched 10 satellites in one go including India's Cartosate-2A satellite.