Q. What kind of satellite is ‘TSAT-1A’, recently seen in news?
Answer:
Earth observation satellite
Notes: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) launched TSAT-1A, an optical sub-metre-resolution Earth observation satellite, with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. Built in collaboration with Satellogic Inc., it offers military-grade imagery capabilities and multispectral/hyperspectral imaging. Deployed for Indian defense, it enhances preparedness and strategic decision-making. Assembled in Karnataka, it marks the private sector's first foray into military satellite development, complementing India's existing ISRO-built spy satellites.