Which cartographic satellite, with a resolution of 25 cm, was launched on PSLV-C47 on 27 November 2019?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cartosat-3
- Step 1: PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 was launched on 27 November 2019 using the XL variant of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Answer: Cartosat-3. Cartosat-3 has a resolution of 25 cm and was placed in a Sun-synchronous orbit of 450 kilometres. Why not the others: Oceansat-3, ResourceSat-2A and RISAT-2B don't fit.
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