What is INVAP, based in San Carlos de Bariloche, renowned for designing and manufacturing?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Nuclear research reactors, remote-sensing satellites (SAC, SAOCOM), and radar systems
- Step 1: INVAP was created in 1976 as a spin-off of the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) and Río Negro province. Step 2. It has exported nuclear research reactors to Australia (OPAL reactor), Egypt, Algeria, Peru, and the Netherlands (PALLAS). Answer: Nuclear research reactors, remote-sensing satellites (SAC, SAOCOM), and radar systems. Why not the others: It constructed the ARSAT-1 and ARSAT-2 geostationary satellites launched by Arianespace.
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