What was the name of India's first three-axis stabilised experimental geostationary communication satellite, launched by an Ariane rocket from Kourou, French Guiana on 19 June 1981?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. APPLE
- Step 1: The satellite was launched on 19 June 1981 by Ariane from the Centre Spatial Guyanais near Kourou in French Guiana, and was India's first three-axis stabilised experimental geostationary communication satellite. Answer: APPLE. Why not the others: it names a different answer. it names a different answer. it names a different answer.
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