GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyUniverse and Space Technology2004

INSAT-3E, India's communication satellite, was launched in 2003 from:

A

French Guyana

B

Seychelles

C

Mauritius

D

Mauritania

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. INSAT-3E was a communication satellite developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). 2. It was launched successfully on September 28, 2003. 3. The launch vehicle used was the Ariane 5G rocket, operated by Arianespace. 4. The launch took place from the Guiana Space Centre (Centre Spatial Guyanais) located in Kourou, French Guiana, an overseas department of France situated on the Atlantic coast of South America. 5. Seychelles, Mauritius, and Mauritania are not launch sites used for INSAT-3E.

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