UPSC 2016ScienceModerate

With reference to 'Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space. 2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a
1 only
b
2 only
c
Both 1 and 2
d
Neither 1 nor 2
Science & TechnologySpace Technology & AstronomyAstrosatastronomical observatoryIndiaUSARussiasatelliteorbitmulti-wavelength astronomy

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