Question- Which of the following countries successfully launched in the space the first group of ‘Yaogan-31’ remote sensing satellites?
(a) Russia
(b) America
(c) China
(d) France
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On April 10th, 2018, the first group of ‘Yaogon-31’ remote sensing satellites was successfully launched by the China.
- It will be used for electromagnetic environment surveys and other related technology tests.
- This satellite was launched by the ‘Long March-4C’ Rocket.
- It is known that China launched the first satellite ‘Yaogan-1’ of the ‘Yaogan’ series in 2006.
- It was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center located in North-Western China.
- This was the 271th mission of the Long March rocket family.
- Under this mission, the Micro Nano Technology Experiment satellite was also sent to the orbit.
Reference:
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/10/c_137100180_2.htm
http://spaceflight101.com/china-long-march-4c-yaogan-31-01-launch/