Question: What is the name given to the first solar exploration satellite, which China has recently sent into the space?
a) Xihe
b) Yangzhou
c) Xinhua
d) Shenzhou
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On 14 October 2021; China sent its first solar exploration satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province.
- A Long March-2D rocket used to launch the satellite to place it in the planned orbit and it was done successfully.
- The rocket has taken with itself ten small satellites including an orbital atmospheric density detection experimental satellite into the orbit.
- The satellite was named ‘Xihe’, the goddess of the sun who created the calendar in ancient Chinese mythology.
- Xihe is also known as the Chinese Hα Solar Explorer (CHASE).
- China’s Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) played major role in construction the satellite.