Fengyun-II 09 satellite

Question: According to China Aerospace Science and Technology in April-2018, China will launch the satellite Fengun-II09 in the first half of this year. Which among the given is not true about this satellite?
(a) This is a weather satellite.
(b) This satellite is the fifth in the Fengyun-II series.
(c) It will be launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, Southwest China.
(d) Fengyun Satellite is a series of remote sensing weather satellites developed by China.
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • According to information made available China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation on April 16th, 2018, China will launch a new Weather Satellite Fengun-II09 satellite in the first half of this year.
  • Fengun-II09 satellite is the last in the Fengyun-II series.
  • To help weather forecast in China and neighboring countries, it will collect meteorological and hydrological data.
  • This satellite will be launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center located in Sichuan province of southwest China.
  • Fengyun Satellite is a series of remote sensing weather satellites developed by China.
  • Fengyun-I and Fengyun-III are the weather satellites established in the stationary orbit, whereas Fengyun-II and Fengyun-IV work in the geo-stationary orbit.

Reference:
https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/china-to-launch-new-weather-satellite-fengyun-ii-09/1134622/
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201804/16/WS5ad442f2a3105cdcf6518835.html
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/16/c_137114593.htm