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With reference to ‘Astrosat’,’ the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory
into space.
2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission
2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA 3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its
very first attempt
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?