Q. Consider the following:

1. GSAT-18 and GSAT-14 are communication satellites.
2. The mission life of GSAT-14 extends until September 2027.
3. GSAT-18 will take over after the expiry of GSAT-14 until 2032.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: GSAT-18 is an Indian communication satellite designed to provide services in the extended C band and Ku band. GSAT-18 has six transponders that are set to remain unutilised until 2027 due to overlapping frequencies with GSAT-14. The mission life of GSAT-14 is confirmed to extend until September 2027, after which GSAT-18 will take over its functions until 2032. GSAT-14, another communication satellite, supports similar services and has overlapping transponders. Communication satellites, in general, facilitate telecommunication, broadcasting, and internet services by relaying signals between ground stations and receivers.

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