The Indian national satellite system (INSAT) program was established in _____.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3: 1983.
Explanation:
The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) program was officially established in 1983.
Background: This system was initiated with the successful launch of INSAT-1B. Although INSAT-1A was launched in 1982, it was not entirely successful. With the launch of INSAT-1B in 1983, the system became fully operational.
Objective: It is a multipurpose satellite system designed to fulfill the requirements of telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology, and search and rescue operations.
Significance: It is one of the largest domestic communication satellite systems in the Asia-Pacific region. It revolutionized the expansion of television and radio services in India.
Key Benefits of this System:
- Telecommunications: Providing mobile and internet connectivity to remote areas.
- Weather Forecasting: Providing accurate warnings regarding cyclones and other natural disasters.
- Education: Promoting distance learning through satellites such as 'EDUSAT'.
- Broadcasting: Enabling pan-India coverage for DD National and other channels.
Additional Information (Key Years for ISRO):
- 1969: Establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- 1975: Launch of India's first satellite, 'Aryabhata'.
- 2014: Successful insertion of 'Mangalyaan' (MOM) into Mars' orbit.
Important Facts for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Who manages the INSAT system?
Answer: The Department of Space (DoS), in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), All India Radio, and Doordarshan.
Question: What is the current name of India's modern communication satellite series?
Answer: The GSAT (Geosynchronous Satellite) series. Question: By which rocket/space shuttle was INSAT-1B launched?
Answer: Challenger Space Shuttle (NASA).