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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2016 Shift 2 📅 02 Apr, 2016

In 1981, ISRO launched India's first geostationary satellite called -

A
Aryabhata
B
APPLE
C
Bhaskara II
D
INSAT 1B
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2016 • 02 Apr, 2016 • Shift 2
In 1981, ISRO launched India's first geostationary satellite called -
Correct Answer
APPLE
Space Program Advancement: While 'Aryabhata' was India's first-ever satellite (launched in 1975 into a low Earth orbit), the Indian Space Research Organisation ......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Space Program Advancement
While 'Aryabhata' was India's first-ever satellite (launched in 1975 into a low Earth orbit), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a major technological leap six years later in telecommunications.
Geostationary Milestone
On June 19, 1981, ISRO successfully launched its first indigenous, experimental geostationary communication satellite.
Nomenclature
This historic satellite was named the Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment, universally known by its acronym, APPLE.
Conclusion
APPLE represents India's pivotal entry into geostationary satellite operations.