RISAT-2BR1
Posted on : 30 Jan 2020
Views: 1261• The latest spy satellite, RISAT-2BR1, and nine foreign satellites were launched by ISRO in December 2019. • RISAT-2BR1 is radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg. • It was launched through the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which successfully completed its 50th mission. • The launch vehicle, PSLV-C48, took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. • RISAT-2BR1 was injected into a low earth orbit of 576 km at an inclination of 37 degrees to the equator. • Apart from being used for military purposes, it has applications in fields such as agriculture and disaster management support. • RISAT-2BR1 has a mission life of five years. • The other satellites include six from the United States, and one each from Japan, Italy and Israel; their applications range from remote sensing to earth imaging. • These satellites were launched under commercial arrangement with New Space India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Article Related Questions
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Consider the following statements regarding recently launched RISAT-2BR1 satellite of India
1.It is radar imaging earth observation satellite.
2.It was placed in a low earth orbit by GSLV launch vehicle.
3.The launch also accompanied commercial satellites of USA, Japan, Italy and Israel.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1.1 and 2 only
2.2 and 3 only
3.1 and 3 only
4.1, 2 and 3
Right Ans : 1 and 3 only
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