What is the serial number of GSAT-30 of ISRO in the list of communication satellites?

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BPSC AE Paper 3 (General Studies) 10 Nov 2022 Official Paper

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The correct answer is 42nd

Key Points

GSAT-30 is the 42nd communication satellite launched by ISRO.
The satellite was launched on 17th January 2020 from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.
GSAT-30 is designed to replace the INSAT-4A satellite and provide continuity of services on operational satellites in C-band, extended C-band, and Ku-band.
It is intended to provide high-quality television, telecommunications, and broadcasting services.
The satellite is equipped with 12 C-band and 12 Ku-band transponders to provide coverage over India, Gulf countries, a large number of Asian countries, and Australia.

Additional Information

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is the space agency of the Government of India, headquartered in Bengaluru.
ISRO's vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research & planetary exploration".
The organization was founded in 1969 and has since developed a robust space program that includes satellite launch vehicles, satellites, and interplanetary missions.
ISRO's achievements include the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), Chandrayaan missions to the Moon, and the development of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).