Question: Recently, NASA has successfully launched for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the first in a series of four highly advanced polar-orbiting satellites, to improve the accuracy of U.S. weather forecasts. What is the name of the satellite?
(a) Vandenberg Polar Satellite System
(b) NOAA
(c) Joint Polar Satellite System -1
(d) Joint Polar Satellite System -2
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On November 18, 2017, American Space Agency NASA launched a state-of-the-art weather satellite via the Delta-II rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
- This weather satellite is called Joint Polar Satellite System-1.
- It is the first in a series of four highly advanced polar-orbiting satellites, equipped with next-generation technology.
- It was launched from United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
- The satellite is designed to improve the accuracy of U.S. weather forecasts out to seven days.