NEW DELHI: Eight communication satellites were launched by India’s space agency ISRO over the last four years that carried transponders in various frequency bands of C, extended C, Ku, Ka and S for telecommunications, broadcast and mobile communication services.
Navigation satellites were part of the indigenous constellation NavIC, India’s own regional navigation system. Navigation satellites carried navigation payloads in L and S-bands for providing position, navigation and timing services.
Earth Observation satellites are used for deriving inputs for natural resource management, disaster management, cartographic applications, weather, climate and ocean studies.
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Communication Satellite |
8 |
|---|---|
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Navigational Satellite |
7 |
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Remote Sensing Satellite |
5 |
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Meteorological satellite |
2 |
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Science Satellite |
1 |
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Technology Demonstration/ Student Satellite |
9 |
Astrosat (science payload) is a unique multi wavelength observatory in space, providing an opportunity for observation of celestial sources in ultra-violet, optical and X-ray wavelength bands.
ISRO has also launched satellites for technology demonstration and student satellites to encourage the young generation to work in the field of space.
This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on Wednesday.
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