China successfully launched a new satellite, Shijan-21

China successfully launched a new satellite, Shijan-21

Question: Which of the following country successfully launched a new satellite, Shijan-21?
(a) Japan
(b) South Korea
(c) China
(d) North Korea
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • China successfully launched a new satellite, Shijan-21.
  • The satellite will be mainly used to test and verify space debris mitigation technologies.
  • It was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
  • The satellite, named Shijian-21, was launched by a Long March-3B carrier rocket.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.eastmojo.com/neighbourhood-watch/china/2021/10/24/china-launches-satellite-to-test-space-debris-mitigation-technology/