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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian Space-tech startup has launched its first commercial satellite ‘Shakuntala’ from SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket?
A
Bellatrix Aerospace
B
TeamIndus
C
Dhruva Space
D
Pixxel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spacetech startup Pixxel launches ‘Shakuntala’ satellite with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pixxel, a space technology startup based in Bengaluru, announced on April 1 that its first fully-fledged commercial satellite Shakuntala (Technology Demonstrator-2) was successfully launched using the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spacetech start-up Pixxel launches first satellite with Space X - BusinessToday.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Spacetech Sector On The Rise Earlier this month, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace became the first Indian startup to launch a rocket into space.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pixxel launched its second satellite, Shakuntala/TD-2 on a SpaceX Falcon-9 rideshare mission, Transporter-4 on April 1, 2022.

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