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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country launches fourth Michibiki satellite for hi-tech GPS?
A
Japan
B
North America
C
South Africa
D
Pakistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) QZSS is a regional GNSS owned by the Government of Japan and operated by QZS System Service Inc. (QSS). QZSS complements GPS to improve coverage in East Asia and Oceania.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four-satellite-constellation QZSS is composed of these satellites that revolve on the QZO, as well as one satellite on a GEO above the equator.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Quasi-Zenith Satellite (QZS-1) was launched on September 11, 2010, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) operated QZSS. Afterward, the cabinet decided in September 2011 that the government would establish a four-QZS constellation and complete a seven-QZS constellation in the future.

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