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Which of the following satellites was operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?

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The correct answer is
Jugnu

Identifying IIT Kanpur's Satellite

The question asks to identify the satellite operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur).

Satellite Details

  • Jugnu: This nano-satellite was designed, developed, and operated by the students of IIT Kanpur as part of their satellite technology and research (STAR) project. It was launched in 2011.
  • Rohini: The Rohini series of satellites were India's first experimental *experimental* satellites, developed by ISRO.
  • Bhaskara: Bhaskara was an Indian satellite series for Earth observation, also developed by ISRO.
  • IRS-1D: This was an Indian Remote Sensing satellite, part of ISRO's INSAT series.

Conclusion

Based on the information, only Jugnu was specifically developed and operated by IIT Kanpur students.

Therefore, Jugnu is the correct satellite operated by IIT Kanpur.

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