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What was the name of the first Indian satellite launched into the orbit?
Question

What was the name of the first Indian satellite launched into the orbit?

A.

Bhaskara

B.

Rohini

C.

Aryabhata

D.

Kalpana

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C). Aryabhata
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched into orbit on April 19, 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata. The satellite was launched by the Soviet Union from the Kosmodrom Baikonur and marked a significant achievement in India's space program.

Additional Information:
  • Kalpana-1 was an Indian satellite launched in 2002, primarily used for meteorological purposes. It was named after Kalpana Chawla, the Indian-American astronaut who tragically died in the Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003.
  • Rohini was a series of satellites launched by India starting in 1980, with the first one being Rohini-1.
  • Bhaskara was a series of Indian Earth observation satellites, with Bhaskara-I launched in 1979 and Bhaskara-II in 1981.​

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