Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) ASTROSAT.
· ASTROSAT is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, launched by ISRO on September 28, 2015.
· It observes the universe in multiple wavelengths, including visible, ultraviolet, and X-rays, allowing for the simultaneous study of celestial sources in different spectral bands.
· ASTROSAT has made significant contributions to the study of cosmic phenomena such as black holes, neutron stars, and distant galaxies.
Information Booster:
MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission):
· Also known as Mangalyaan, it is India's first interplanetary mission, launched to explore Mars. It is not a multi-wavelength observatory.
GEOSAT:
· GEOSAT typically refers to geostationary satellites used for communication or weather monitoring. It is not related to a space observatory.
SLV (Satellite Launch Vehicle):
· SLV refers to India's early satellite launch vehicles, such as SLV-3, used for launching satellites into orbit. It is not related to space observatories.