India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

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Nature of Satellites

Number of Satellite Launched

Number of Operational Satellites

1.

Earth Observation

50

21

2.

Communication

43

20

3.

Navigation

11

8

4.

Space Science Missions

7

4

5.

Technology Demonstration

24

3

Total

135

56

Details of number of satellites launched by India under various categories, including communication, navigation and earth observation and their current operational status is given below:

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