Consider the statement in context of CMS-01.
1. It is a communication satellite which is launched by PSLV-C50 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
2. It is a project which aims to monitor, track and protect space assets of India.
Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Only 1
Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct – CMS-01 is a communication satellite launched by PSLV-C50 on December 17, 2020 from Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR).

• Statement 2 is incorrect – The project to monitor and protect space assets is NETRA, not CMS-01.
Information Booster:

• CMS-01 is designed to provide Extended-C band services across India and surrounding islands.

• The satellite is intended to replace GSAT-12, offering services in telecommunications, disaster management, and tele-education.

• CMS-01 is India's 42nd communication satellite with an expected life of over 7 years.