Question

Which satellite is dedicated as Indian first Multi Wavelength Space Observation ?
1. SRMSAT
2. SARAL
3. Jugnu
4. Astrosat

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Astrosat

The correct answer is Astrosat.

 

• AstroSat is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory.
• This satellite endeavours for a more detailed understanding of our universe.

 

• ASTROSAT is designed to observe the universe in the Visible, Ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray regions of the electromagnetic spectrum simultaneously with the help of its five payloads.
• Astrosat aims at understanding the high energy processes in binary star systems containing neutron stars and black holes, to estimate magnetic fields of neutron stars, to study star birth regions and high energy processes in star systems lying beyond the Milky Way galaxy.

 

• SRMSAT is a Nanosatellite built by students at Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University in India.
• SARAL or Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa is a cooperative altimetry technology mission of Indian Space Research Organisation and CNES.
• SARAL performs altimetric measurements designed to study ocean circulation and sea surface elevation.
• Jugnu, is an Indian technology demonstration and remote sensing CubeSat satellite which was operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.