Which of the following satellites of ISRO is an experimental satellite?

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) YOUTHSAT

Explanation:

• YOUTHSAT is an experimental satellite launched by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) in 20 April 2011.
• It was a joint Indo-Russian satellite mission aimed at studying the upper atmosphere and space weather.
• The satellite was mainly designed for scientific research and student participation in space exploration.

Information Booster:

• Launch Date: 20 April 2011
• Mission Objectives:
• Study the dynamics of the upper atmosphere.
• Understand the impact of solar radiation on the Earth’s ionosphere and thermosphere.
• Promote student participation in scientific space research.
• Carried Three Payloads: Two Indian and One Russian payload for upper atmospheric studies.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

ISRO is India's premier space agency, known for its cost-effective and efficient space missions. It operates under the Department of Space, which reports directly to the Prime Minister of India.

History & Establishment

• INCOSPAR (1962): Established under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) on Dr. Vikram Sarabhai’s recommendation.
• First Rocket Launch (1963): Nike-Apache launched from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS).
• Formation of ISRO (1969): Replaced INCOSPAR with a broader mandate to harness space technology for national development.

Additional Knowledge:

• RESOURCESAT - I: Launched in 2003, it is an Earth observation satellite used for natural resource monitoring.
• SCATSAT - I: Launched in 2016, it is used for weather forecasting, cyclone tracking, and sea surface wind studies.
• RISAT - I: Launched in 2012, it is a radar imaging satellite used for agriculture, forestry, and disaster monitoring.