With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space. 2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2. ● ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory. This scientific satellite mission endeavours for a more detailed understanding of our universe. ● Besides India, USA, European Space Agency, Japan and Russia have launched such observatories in space. ● ASTROSAT had a lift-off mass of about 1513 kg and it was launched into a 650 km orbit inclined at an angle of 6 deg to the equator by PSLV-C30.

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