-
Which is the latest satellite of India placed in the geosynchronous orbit?
-
- INSAT-2D
- INSAT-3A
- INSAT-4A
- Kalpana
Correct Option: B
INSAT-3A, a multipurpose satellite built by ISRO was launched by Ariane in April 2003. It is located at 93.5 degree East longitude. It is third satellite in INSAT-3 series after INSAT-3B & INSAT-3C.Built at a cost of $53 mn, it will provide communication, weather and search & rescue services. INSAT 3A was launched by Ariane-5 launch vehicle of Arianespace on April 10, 2003 at 4.22 am IST from Kourou, French Guyana. It was placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), 30 minutes after the lift-off in 3-axis stabilized mode.
Note : On August 27, 2015, ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-D6 spacecraft carrying the GSAT6 satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).