Which of the following Indian organizations successfully launched the GSAT-30 communication satellite in January 2020 with the aim of providing high-end broadcasting, telecommunications and television services?

1. A

   European Space Agency (ESA)

2. B

   SpaceX

3. C

   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

4. D

   Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

• The question explicitly asks for the 'Indian organization' responsible for the GSAT-30 satellite.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency, making it the correct entity.
• GSAT-30 is a high-throughput telecommunication satellite developed and owned by ISRO.
• It was launched to replace the INSAT-4A satellite and augment communication services across the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The European Space Agency (ESA) is an organization of European countries, not an Indian organization.
• Option B: SpaceX is a private American aerospace company, not an Indian government organization.
• Option C: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the space agency of the United States, not India.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Knowledge of Indian space missions and national organizations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general knowledge question. Awareness of national scientific and technological achievements, such as those by ISRO, is important for general awareness sections in competitive examinations.
• Understanding the purpose of communication satellites like GSAT-30 highlights the technology behind modern services like DTH television, ATM connectivity, and VSAT networks used for business and disaster management.
• What if the question asked who launched the satellite, not who developed it? The answer would be Arianespace, the European launch service provider, which used an Ariane 5 rocket. This shows the global collaboration involved in space missions.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the question carefully and identify the key phrases: 'Indian organization', 'GSAT-30', and 'communication satellite'.
• The most crucial keyword here is 'Indian organization'. This immediately directs you to look for an option that is the national space agency of India.
• Scan the options: European Space Agency (European), SpaceX (American, private), NASA (American), and Indian Space Research Organisation (Indian).
• Based on the keyword 'Indian', eliminate the non-Indian options (ESA, SpaceX, NASA).
• This process of elimination leaves only one logical answer: the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Knowledge of Indian space missions and national organizations.
• Stem keywords: GSAT-30, communication satellite, Indian organization, January 2020
• Lead-in keywords: Which of the following

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