With reference to GISAT-1A, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1) It is an Earth-observation satellite intended to provide high-resolution and near-real-time imaging over the Indian subcontinent. 2) It is planned to be launched aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to GISAT-1A, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1)It is an Earth-observation satellite intended to provide high-resolution and near-real-time imaging over the Indian subcontinent.
2)It is planned to be launched aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: GISAT-1A is an Earth-observation satellite, also referred to as EOS-05, belonging to ISRO’s geo-imaging satellite programme.

Statement 2 is correct: It is planned for launch by the GSLV in September 2026. The mission is expected to end ISRO’s nearly seven-month launch hiatus following the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 failure on 12 January 2026.

Source: IE

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