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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
GSAT-31, which is in news recently, is launched from which of the following places?
A
Sriharikota
B
Moscow
C
French Guiana
D
Florida
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully from French Guiana. India’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana during the early hours today.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s telecommunication satellite, GSAT-31 was successfully launched on February 06, 2019 from Kourou launch base, French Guiana by Ariane-5 VA-247. GSAT-31 is configured on ISRO’s enhanced I-2K Bus, utilising the maximum bus capabilities of this type.

Detailed explanation-3: -Weighing 3357 kg, GSAT-30 is to serve as replacement to INSAT-4A spacecraft services with enhanced coverage.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ground control station for the GSAT-6 satellite is the ISRO’s Master Control Facility (MCF) located at Hassan, Karnataka, India.

Detailed explanation-5: -India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana during the early hours today. The launch vehicle Ariane 5 VA-251 lifted off from Kourou Launch Base, French Guiana at 2:35 am IST carrying India’s GSAT-30 and EUTELSAT KONNECT for Eutelsat, as scheduled.

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