Which among the following is the first satellite to be built by an Indian university, under the overall guidance of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → ANUSAT
ANUSAT (Anna University Satellite), built by Anna University, Chennai, under the guidance of ISRO, was the first satellite made by an Indian university. The small satellite, of about 40 kg, was launched on 20 April 2009 by PSLV-C12 from Sriharikota, together with RISAT-2, and carried a store-and-forward communication payload.