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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which communication satellite did ISRO recently launch on board its second heaviest developmental flight GSLV-MkIII D2?
A
GSAT-29
B
GSAT-39
C
GSAT-49
D
GSAT-69
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -GSAT-29 is a multiband, multi-beam communication satellite, intended to serve as test bed for several new and critical technologies.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM 3), previously referred as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk3), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Detailed explanation-3: -GSLV Mk-III (LVM3) is the new heavy lift launch vehicle of ISRO for achieving a 4000 kg spacecraft launching capability to GTO (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit) in a cost effective manner.

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