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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.