Which among the following is a Microsatellite that provides satellite-based Amateur Radio Services to India as well as the international community?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → HAMSAT
HAMSAT is a microsatellite built by ISRO for amateur (ham) radio operators in India and abroad. It was launched on 5 May 2005 by PSLV-C6 from Sriharikota, along with CARTOSAT-1. Its transponders let ham radio operators talk to one another over long distances through the satellite.