Question

Which satellite was built by 750 schoolgirls under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative?

• A. EOS-7
• B. Janus
• C. AzadiSAT-1
• D. Cartosat-3

Answer 1

Answer:

C. AzadiSAT-1

• Correct Answer: Option C - AzadiSAT-1

• AzadiSAT-1 was a unique satellite built by 750 school girls from across India as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, which celebrated 75 years of India's independence. The satellite was developed under the guidance of Space Kidz India, an organization promoting space education among students.

• Key facts about AzadiSAT-1:

• It was a 8U Cubesat (small satellite) weighing about 8 kg

• It carried 75 different payloads each weighing around 50 grams

• The payloads included a selfie camera, a student experiment, and a space radiation measurement sensor

• It was launched on August 7, 2022, aboard ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D1)

• The mission was symbolic of women's empowerment and encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM