Question: China has successfully launched two Beidou-3 satellites in space. In which year the Beidou project was started by China?
(a) 1993
(b) 1994
(c) 1998
(d) 2003
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On November 5th, 2017, China successfully launched two BeiDou-3satellites in space.
- These two satellites were launched from the Sichan satellite launch center in Sichuan province with the help of Rocket Long March-3b.
- The launching satellite represents the third phase of the Beidou navigation satellite system.
- This system will provide services to the countries involved in China’s Belt and Road initiative.
- This system will create fully controlled satellite navigation system by the year 2020.
- In the year 1994 the BeiDou project was started.
- Compared to first-generation satellites, BeiDou-3 is capable of sending better signals than other satellite navigation systems.
- It can also provide better satellite based services in the search and rescue operations according to international standards.
Reference:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-11/06/c_136730074.htm
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/china-launches-2-navigation-satellites/1/1083094.html
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/china-successfully-launches-two-navigation-satellites/articleshow/61529614.cms
https://gbtimes.com/china-launches-two-beidou-satellites-in-return-to-flight-for-long-march-3b-rocket