The First Satellite Launched By India In 1962 Was

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The first satellite launched by india in 1962 was. Fifty years ago today the first communications satellite was launched into space on this date in 1962 telstar was launched ushering in a new era of communications technology. Alouette 1 was. This was a major boost as india researched and developed its own technology to explore the moon. India s first mission to moon.
July 16 1963 united states. This made canada the third country to build and launch its own satellite after the u s. 1960 1st successful delta launch vehicle 1960 at t applies to fcc for experimental satellite communications license 1961 formal start of telstar relay and syncom programs 1962 telstar and relay launched 1962 communications satellite act u s 1963 syncom launched. In less than three months jpl had built explorer 1 launched in january 1958 to become america s first satellite.
The beep beep sound transmitted by the satellite was nervously heard around the free world and pressure mounted for the united states to respond. 44 7 not applicable 0 04389. Satellites have been launched from various vehicles including those launched by american russian and european rockets as well as those launched indigenously by india. Risat 2 radar imaging satellite 20 th april 2009 indian radar reconnaissance satellite.
India has been successfully launching satellites of many types since 1975. First communications satellite in geostationary orbit first olympic broadcast to international audiences first tandem satellite broadcast with relay 1 august. Launched to monitor india s borders and as part of anti infiltration and anti terrorist operations. The organization responsible for india s satellite program is the indian space research organisation isro.
First communications satellite in geosynchronous orbit. This was india s first indigenous satellite launch making it the seventh nation to possess the capability to launch its own satellites on its own rockets. First tandem satellite broadcast with syncom 3 december 13 1962 united states. 11899 305 km 190 mi 919 km 571 mi 96 9 mins.