Question

With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements :

1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.

2. IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.

3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) None

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A.  Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System ( IRNSS ) has a total of 7 satellites in its constellation.  Out of these 3 are in geostationary and 4 are in geosynchronous orbit.  It covers the entire India and about 1,500 square kilometres beyond its borders.   Global Indian Navigation System ( GINS ) is still in the research and development stage which cannot be completed by 2019.