Launch of Satellite Yaogan-31

Question- Which of the following countries successfully launched in the space the first group of ‘Yaogan-31’ remote sensing satellites?
(a) Russia
(b) America
(c) China
(d) France
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On April 10th, 2018, the first group of ‘Yaogon-31’ remote sensing satellites was successfully launched by the China.
  • It will be used for electromagnetic environment surveys and other related technology tests.
  • This satellite was launched by the ‘Long March-4C’ Rocket.
  • It is known that China launched the first satellite ‘Yaogan-1’ of the ‘Yaogan’ series in 2006.
  • It was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center located in North-Western China.
  • This was the 271th mission of the Long March rocket family.
  • Under this mission, the Micro Nano Technology Experiment satellite was also sent to the orbit.

 Reference:
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/10/c_137100180_2.htm
http://spaceflight101.com/china-long-march-4c-yaogan-31-01-launch/