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Which is India's first ever Innovative advanced Earth Observation Satellite launched in 2018?
Question

Which is India's first ever Innovative advanced Earth Observation Satellite launched in 2018?

A.

APPLE

B.

GSAT-7

C.

HySIS

D.

GSAT-2

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) HySIS.
· HySIS stands for Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite, which was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 29, 2018.
· This satellite is equipped with a hyperspectral imaging payload that can capture images across various wavelengths, allowing for advanced earth observation and monitoring applications, including agriculture, forestry, soil survey, and coastal zone studies.
Information Booster:
· APPLE: Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment, launched in 1981, was India's first experimental geostationary communication satellite.
· GSAT-7: Launched in 2013, GSAT-7 is a multi-band communication satellite developed for the Indian Navy.
· GSAT-2: Launched in 2003, GSAT-2 is a communication satellite that was part of the GSAT series but not specifically an Earth observation satellite.

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