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In India 'satellite Communication' has became vital for the country." Examine the statement. - Geography

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In India 'Satellite Communication' has became vital for the country." Examine the statement.

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  1. Communication through satellites emerged as a new area in communication technology since the 1970s after U.S.A. and former U.S.S.R. pioneered space research.
  2. Satellite communication is beneficial in telecommunication. The internet has completely transformed our country's telecommunications system.
  3. It has improved our country's weather forecasting system. India's weather forecasting system is now more accurate and can detect natural disasters such as cyclones much earlier.
  4. Furthermore, it aids India in maintaining border surveillance.
  5. It also aids the country in the preservation of its natural resources. It aids in the detection of new mining ventures.
  6. India has also made great strides in satellite development. Aryabhatt was launched on 19 April 1979, Bhaskar-I in 1979 and Rohini in 1980. On 18 June 1981, APPLE (Arian Passenger Payload Experiment) was launched through Arian rocket. Bhaskar, Challenger and INSAT I-B have made long distance communication, television and radio very effective.
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