24.8.10

Space achievements

Satellites launched since April 1975 — 47

Satellites in operation — 17 (10 Insat, 7 IRS)

Insat system — Largest domestic communication satellite system in Asia-Pacific

IRS system — Largest remote sensing satellite system in the world

Insat system — helps India in telecommunications, broadcasting (TV, radio), business and mobile communication, telemedicine, search and rescue, satellite navigation, meteorology, interactive education, development communication and disaster management

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