Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network has the prime responsibility of providing mission support to near-earth satellites and launch vehicle mission.
  2. INSAT Master Control Facility is responsible for all the post-launch operations of INSAT satellites.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) has the prime responsibility of providing mission support to near-earth satellites and launch vehicle mission. For this purpose, an integrated network of ground stations at Bangalore, Lucknow, Port Blair, Shriharikota, Thiruvanathapuram and Mauritius has been established by ISTRAC with a multi-mission Spacecraft Control Centre at Bengalore. Statement 2 is also correct: INSAT Master Control Facility (MCF), located at Hassan in Karnataka, is responsible for all the post-launch operations of INSAT satellites including orbit maneuvers, station keeping and on-orbit operation of the spacecraft.