- It will be launched on 17th Dec 2020 with the help of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C50).
- The launching will take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
- The CMS-01 is basically a replacement of GSAT-12.
- CMS-01 is India's 42nd Communication Satellite and will be launched to provide services in the Extended-C Band of the frequency spectrum, which includes Indian mainland, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands.
- Static Part:
- HQ of ISRO: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Chairman of ISRO: K.Sivan
Question:
Q.1 India to launch which of the following communication satellite, which will be India's 42nd Communication Satellite?
a. INSAT-3C
b. GSAT-7A
c. CMS-01
d. INSAT-2DT
a. INSAT-3C
b. GSAT-7A
c. CMS-01
d. INSAT-2DT