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Which was the first Indian satellite launched using Indian launch vehicle?
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Rohini
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Megha-Tropiques
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Scatsat-1
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RISAT-1
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Rohini was India’s first satellite launched from Indian-made launch vehicle. India’s first experimental satellite launch vehicle was Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3). On July 18, 1980, SLV-3 was successfully launched from Sriharikota Range (SHAR).
Detailed explanation-2: -Aryabhata. The Aryabhata spacecraft, named after the famous Indian astronomer, was India’s first satellite; it was completely designed and fabricated in India and launched by a Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar on April 19, 1975.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rohini was the first satellite launched by $ SLV-3 $ constructed in India. So option B is the correct option. Note : After a year Rohini satellites carry remote sensing sensors.
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