Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS):

IRNSS has 3 satellites in geostationary and 4 in geosynchronous orbits.

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

The NVS-02 satellite will replace existing IRNSS satellites in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Which statements are correct?

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IRNSS has 3 satellites in geostationary and 4 in geosynchronous orbits. Correct: NavIC (IRNSS) consists of a constellation of 7 active satellites. Three satellites are in geostationary orbit, and four in geosynchronous orbit, supported by 24×7 ground stations.
IRNSS covers India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders. Incorrect: NavIC’s reach is only 1,500 km beyond Indian territory.
The NVS-02 satellite will replace existing IRNSS satellites in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Correct: The NVS-02 Satellite is the second of five second-generation satellites developed to replace the existing satellites in the IRNSS constellation. It will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by GSLV-F15.

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IRNSS has 3 satellites in geostationary and 4 in geosynchronous orbits. Correct: NavIC (IRNSS) consists of a constellation of 7 active satellites. Three satellites are in geostationary orbit, and four in geosynchronous orbit, supported by 24×7 ground stations.
IRNSS covers India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders. Incorrect: NavIC’s reach is only 1,500 km beyond Indian territory.
The NVS-02 satellite will replace existing IRNSS satellites in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Correct: The NVS-02 Satellite is the second of five second-generation satellites developed to replace the existing satellites in the IRNSS constellation. It will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by GSLV-F15.