Question- Which of the following communication satellites was launched by Space X recently?
(a) SES-12
(b) SES-13
(c) SES-14
(d) SES-15
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On June 4th, 2018, ‘Space X’ launched a largest communication satellite ‘SES-12’.
- It was launched by ‘Falcon 9’ rocket.
- It was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- Through this communication satellite, Internet services will be provided to the developing countries of Asia-Pacific region and Middle East.
- It is important that ‘SES’ is a satellite operator company based in Luxembourg.
- This is the 56th flight of the Falcon-9 rocket for Space X.
- This year it was the 11th rocket launched by Space X.
- While this is the fifth launch of ‘Space X’ for the Luxembourg-based company.
See also the links below:
https://www.space.com/40781-spacex-used-rocket-ses-12-satellite-launch.html
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/229336/20180604/spacex-launches-ses-12-communications-satellite-for-11th-rocket-launch-this-year.htm