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Navigation satellite is used for the telecasting of television programs.


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The correct option is B

False


Satellites can be classified by their functions. Satellites are launched into space to do a specific job.
Different satellites and their functions are:
Weather satellite - Prediction of weather
Military satellite - used for military purposes. The most common missions are intelligence gathering, navigation and military communications. That is, it collects information for security aspects.
Navigational satellite - used for providing position, navigation or for tracking the position.
Communication satellite - used for television, telephone, radio, internet, and also for military applications.


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