ISRO launched Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C46) from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on its 48th mission, carrying earth observation satellite RISAT-2B on 22nd May.
a. ETSAT-2B
b. RISAT-2B
c. HISAT-2B
d. OBSAT-2B
Details:
- The earth observation satellite RISAT-2B is capable of observing Earth during the day, night and even under rainy and cloudy conditions.
- The launch of the PSLV marks the third launch in 2019.
- It was the 72nd launch vehicle mission from Sriharikota and also marked the 36th launch from the first launch pad.
RISAT-2B:
- The RISAT-2B (Radar Imaging Satellite-2B), meant for application in fields such as surveillance, agriculture, forestry and disaster management support, was released into the orbit successfully.
- It would replace the RISAT-2, which was successfully launched in 2009.
- RISAT-2B is an excellent satellite with hi-fi earth observation capabilities.
- The RISAT-2B is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar that can take pictures of the earth during day and night, and also under cloudy conditions.
- With a mission life of five years, the satellite would also be used for military surveillance.
- The RISAT-2 has been actively used by India to monitor activities in camps across the border in Pakistan to thwart infiltration bids by terrorists.
Question:
Q. ISRO launched which earth observation satellite on 22nd May?a. ETSAT-2B
b. RISAT-2B
c. HISAT-2B
d. OBSAT-2B
