What is ANTRIX ?

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Q: 46 (CDS-I/2006)
What is ANTRIX ?

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,47,11,3,6,2,47

keywords: 

{'antrix': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'isro': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'french space agency': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'indian space capabilities': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'joint satellite mission': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'mission control centre': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'space science': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'single window agency': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}

ANTRIX is the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It serves as a single window agency for marketing and commercializing Indian space capabilities. Option 1 is incorrect because ANTRIX is not a UN sponsored center for space science and technology education. Option 2 is incorrect because ANTRIX is not a joint satellite mission between ISRO and a French space agency. Option 3 is incorrect because ANTRIX is not a Local User Terminal and Mission Control Centre.

ANTRIX is responsible for various commercial activities related to space technology like satellite launches, providing launch services, transponders, and other space-related services to customers both within India and internationally. It plays a crucial role in promoting and selling India`s space services and capabilities to global customers. ANTRIX also facilitates international collaborations and partnerships in the field of space technology.

Overall, ANTRIX is an essential entity that enables the commercialization of India`s space technology and serves as a platform for engaging with global customers and partners.

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