Which among the following is India’s 40th communication satellite that was launched on February 5 from French Guiana?
A. GSAT-31
B. GSAT-27A
C. GSAT-19
D. GSAT-35
Answer:A
Which among the following is India’s 40th communication satellite that was launched on February 5 from French Guiana?
A. GSAT-31 B. GSAT-27A C. GSAT-19 D. GSAT-35
Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was successfully launched by Arianespace aboard its launch vehicle Ariane 5 from the spaceport in French Guiana on February 5, 2019. GSAT-31 is India's 40th communication satellite and it will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites. GSAT-31 derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT satellite series and will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites. GSAT-31 will provide DTH Television Services, connectivity to VSATs for ATM, Stock-exchange, Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) and e-governance applications.