Q1. Consider the following statements in respect of India advanced satellite INSAT-4A:
1. INSAT-4A was launched in December, 2005 from New Mexico.
2. The European Commercial Launch Service Provider Arianespace was associated with the launch of INSAT-4A.
3. Tata-Sky; a digital cable service provider; is associated with DTH television broadcasting service from INSAT-4A.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. INSAT-4A was launched in December, 2005 from New Mexico.
2. The European Commercial Launch Service Provider Arianespace was associated with the launch of INSAT-4A.
3. Tata-Sky; a digital cable service provider; is associated with DTH television broadcasting service from INSAT-4A.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: INSAT-4A was launched on December 5, 2005, using an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana (not New Mexico).
Statement 2 is correct: Arianespace was responsible for launching INSAT-4A using the Ariane 5 rocket, a major commercial launch vehicle used for heavy payloads like communication satellites.
Statement 3 is correct: Tata Sky, an Indian Direct-to-Home (DTH) service provider, uses the INSAT-4A satellite for providing satellite television services in India.