CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -ISRO’s first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1975. Rohini, the first satellite to be placed in orbit by an Indian-made launch vehicle (the Satellite Launch Vehicle 3), was launched on July 18, 1980.

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: -The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) is the country’s telecommunication system. It is a series of multipurpose geostationary satellites built and launched by ISRO to satisfy the telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology and search-and-rescue needs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Space Centre – Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is the lead centre for launch vehicle and spacecraft programmes. – ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Bengaluru, Karnataka was established in 1972. It is the lead centre for spacecraft and satellite programmes.