India has set a world record by launching _____ number of satellites in a…
2019
India has set a world record by launching _____ number of satellites in a single mission.
- A.
82
- B.
115
- C.
104
- D.
67
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Correct answer: C
Answer: 104 satellites.
Key facts:
Date and launch vehicle: 15 February 2017, ISRO's PSLV-C37.
Payload: One primary Indian satellite (Cartosat-2 series) plus 103 co-passenger small satellites.
Notable detail: Among the co-passenger satellites were 101 nanosatellites from the United States, along with small satellites from other countries.
Significance: This mission set the world record for the highest number of satellites launched in a single mission (104).
Quick memory tip: associate 104 with PSLV-C37 (15 Feb 2017) to recall the record.