Q61.
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements: 1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits. 2. IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders. 3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: IRNSS (NavIC) consists of 7 satellites - 3 in geostationary orbit and 4 in geosynchronous orbits. Statement 2 is not correct: IRNSS covers India and the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary (not 5500 sq. km). Statement 3 is not correct: India will not have satellite navigation system with full GLOBAL coverage - IRNSS is a REGIONAL system.