What was the name of the India’s newest communication satellite that was launched on 29 March 2018 and ISRO’s contact with which was lost later?
A. GSAT-i1
B. GSAT-6A
C. PLSV-4C
D. GSTA-4C
Answer:B
What was the name of the India’s newest communication satellite that was launched on 29 March 2018 and ISRO’s contact with which was lost later?
A. GSAT-i1 B. GSAT-6A C. PLSV-4C D. GSTA-4C
Explanation: GSAT-6A is the name of India’s newest communication satellite. It was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 29 March 2018. Built to last 10-12 years, it was to be a standby for its three-year-old replica GSAT-6. However, the communication with this satellite was lost. Communication from the satellite was lost after the second firing of the on-board engine on 31 March 2018. ISRO is hopeful that it will be able to recover the satellite.