The first Indian Communication satellite is

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  1. Rohini
  2. MOM
  3. Aryabhatta
  4. APPLE

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Option 4 : APPLE
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The correct answer is APPLE.

  • The first Indian Communication satellite is APPLE.

Key Points

  • Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment (APPLE):
    • It was an experimental communication satellite successfully launched by Ariane-1, from French Guiana on June 19, 1981.
    • It was India's first communication satellite.
    • The satellite provided experience in building and operating a payload experiment three-axis stabilized communication satellite.

Additional Information

  • Rohini RS-1 was India’s first indigenous satellite launch.
    • It was used for measuring the in-flight performance of the second experimental launch of SLV-3.
    • It was launched on 18 July 1980.
  • Aryabhatta:
    • It was India’s first satellite.
    • It was launched on 19 April 1975 using u-11 Interkosmos.
  • Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM):
    • The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), informally called Mangalyaan is India’s first Mars orbiter.
    • It was launched on 5 November 2013.

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