Russia will launch its first Arktika-M satellite

Question: Consider the following statement:

  1. Arktika-M satellite launched by Russia.
  2. Arktika-M will gather meteorological data in the polar regions of the Earth.
    Choose the correct one:
    (a) Only(1)
    (b) Only(2)
    (c) Both (1) and (2)
    (d) None of the above
    Answer:(c)
    Related facts:
  • Russia will launch its first Arktika-M satellite for monitoring the Arctic climate and environment at the end of the year.
  • As of now, the number one Arktika-M spacecraft has been developed and is undergoing radio-electronic testing … the launch is planned for the end of 2020.
  • The second Arktika-M satellite is still under development and will be launched in 2023.
  • The launch of the first Arktika-M satellite from the Baikonur space center was planned for December 9, 2020.
  • The satellite will be launched using a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with the Fregat booster.

Arktika-M:

  • Russia’s Arktika-M remote-sensing and emergency communications satellites will gather meteorological data in the polar regions of the Earth.
  • Itwill allow to improve weather forecasts and will enable scientists to better study climate change.

Links:
https://www.aninews.in/news/world/europe/russia-to-launch-first-arktika-m-satellite-for-monitoring-arctic-climate-this-year20200504063849/
https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/russia-to-launch-first-arktika-m-satellite-for-monitoring-arctic-climate-this-year/586663