CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has successfully launched pair two high-resolution remote sensing satellites SuperView-1 01 and 02 to get commercial images.
A
Russia
B
Japan
C
USA
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is China. The pair of SuperView-1 remote sensing satellites were launched by China. SuperView-1 or GaoJing-1 constellation consists of four Chinese commercial remote sensing satellites operated by Beijing Space View Tech Co Ltd.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is China.

Detailed explanation-3: -High spatial resolution remote sensing is an area of considerable current interest and builds on developments in object-based image analysis, commercial high-resolution satellite sensors, and UAVs. It captures more details through high and very high resolution images (10 to 100 cm/pixel).

Detailed explanation-4: -30cm is the best spatial resolution option available today for remote sensing using high-resolution commercial satellites.

Detailed explanation-5: -China launches new batch of three remote sensing satellites.

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