Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Earth Observation Satellite EOS-01 is intended for applications in agriculture, forestry and disaster management support.
(2) The satellite was launched by PSLV-C49 in its 50th Mission.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 7th November 2020, ISRO successfully launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-01 and nine other customer satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota.
- The launch was carried out by India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C49). It was PSLV’s 51st Mission.
- Also, it was 2nd flight of PSLV in ‘DL’ configuration (with 2 solid strap-on motors).
- EOS-01 is an earth observation satellite, intended for applications in agriculture, forestry and disaster management support.
- The satellite will work in coordination with Radar Imaging Satellites, RISAT-2B and RISAT-2BR1 launched in 2019.
- The nine customer satellites comprise of Lithuania (1), Luxembourg (4) and USA (4). These were launched under a commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.isro.gov.in/launcher/pslv-c49-eos-01
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-eos-01-india-earth-observation-satellite-6988784/