GISAT-1

WHY IN NEWS?

ISRO to launch GISAT-1 on March 5

ABOUT GISAT-1

• Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F10) will launch Geo Imaging Satellite (GISAT-1) from the Second Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
• Weighing about 2268 kg, GISAT-1 is the first state-of-the-art agile Earth observation satellite which will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by GSLV-F10.
• Subsequently, the satellite will reach the final geostationary orbit using its onboard propulsion system.
• A 4 metre diameter Ogive shaped payload fairing is being flown for the first time in this GSLV flight.
• Operating from geostationary orbit, GISAT-1 will facilitate near real time observation of the Indian sub-continent, under cloud free condition, at frequent intervals.

Prelims Question

Q. Which of the following statements regarding GISAT-1 is/are correct?
1. It is an Earth observation satellite
2. It will be placed in the polar orbit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question