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2017-06-29 Science

836.

The weight of GSAT-17 communication Satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is?

4,500-kg

4,477-kg

3,499-kg

3,477-kg

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) GSAT-17 communication Satellite onboard the Ariane-5 launch vehicle from the Guiana Space Center at French Guiana. Its weight is about 3,477-kg and will be placed in the Geostationary orbit which has a mission life of 15 years.