India’s sixth satellite INRSS-IF launched

Q.  What is India’s sixth satellite launched on 10th March 2016 called?
- Published on 11 Mar 16

a. IRNSS-1A
b. IRNSS-1C
c. IRNSS-1F
d. IRNSS-1E

ANSWER: IRNSS-1F
 
The satellite carries two types of payload- navigation and ranging. India’s satellite launch vehicle PSLV- C32 has successfully placed the satellite into orbit. While the navigation payload will remit navigation service signals to users, the ranging payload comprises C band transponder facilitating accurate determination of satellite range. IRNSS-IF is the sixth in a series of 7 satellites under Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System. IRNSS is also known as the own GPS of the country.

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