ISRO To Launch CMS-01

December 15, 2020
Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching CMS-01, which is the communication satellite.
ISRO To Launch CMS-01
  • 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

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