With reference to OSCAR 1 consider the following statements 1 It was launched into a Low Earth Orbit...........

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1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: 3

Notes:

Both statements are correct.

About OSCAR-1 Satellite

OSCAR 1 is the first amateur radio satellite launched by Project OSCAR. It was launched into low Earth orbit (LEO).
This satellite was the world’s first non-governmental satellite.
It was also the first satellite constructed by a collection of private individuals.
The satellite lasted for around 22 days, and transmitted the letters “HI” in Morse code. These letters were chosen in particular over other possibilities because the letters “HI” was and still remains – an internationally recognised friendly greeting between radio amateurs.