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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ISRO will be launching 22 satellites from PSLV-C34. What are the two nano satellites to be launched called
A
Swayam, Satyamabasat
B
Sarva, Satyam
C
Satyam, Satyamabasat
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The co-passenger satellites are from USA, Canada, Germany and Indonesia as well as two satellites (SATHYABAMASAT and SWAYAM) from Indian University/Academic Institute.

Detailed explanation-2: -ISRO successfully demonstrated new technology with Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD) – a game changer with multiple applications for future missions. Recently, PSLV-C54 was successfully launched EOS-06 satellite on 26th November 2022 along with Eight Nano-satellites including INDIA-BHUTAN SAT (INS-2B).

Detailed explanation-3: -It will place the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) earth observation satellite EOS-07 and two co-passenger satellites-Janus-1 and AzaadiSat2-developed by start-ups, in a 450-km circular orbit around the Earth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Launch. Oceansat-2 was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, First Launch Pad (FLP) on 23 September 2009, at 06:21 UTC using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C14). India successfully launched its 16th remote-sensing satellite Oceansat-2 and six nano European satellites in 1200 seconds.

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