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Difficulty: EasySpace Technology and Astronomy

Which of the following space missions represents India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

  1. AstroSatAnswer
  2. B
    Aditya-L1
  3. C
    Chandrayaan-1
  4. D
    XPoSat

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AstroSat is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory mission launched by ISRO.
AstroSat is India's pioneer multi-wavelength space astronomy mission. It enables simultaneous multi-wavelength observations of various astronomical bodies and cosmic sources across optical, ultraviolet, and low to high-energy X-ray bands.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the designated primary mission objective of India's astronomical satellites.
AstroSat was launched in 2015 carrying five payloads capable of studying astronomical objects across optical, UV, and X-ray wavebands simultaneously.
Differentiating between lunar probes, solar observatories, polarimetry missions, and broad multi-wavelength telescopes clarifies the unique role of AstroSat.

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ISRO Space Astronomy Observatories
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