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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has successfully launched Long March-8 into a present orbit in its maiden flight?
A
Russia
B
Japan
C
USA
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 22 Chinese satellites deployed from the Long March 8’s second stage at 12 predetermined times, ensuring the spacecraft would not collide with one another after reaching orbit.

Detailed explanation-2: -July 19, 1964. China successfully launches its first biological experiment to the edge of space: a rocket carrying eight white mice.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has three active operational launch vehicles: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk-III (LVM3). PSLV is configured with four variants like 6, 4, 2 solid rocket strap-on motors& core alone versions.

Detailed explanation-4: -China’s commercial spaceflight has also seen a number of strong developments in the past year. In February, the Long March-8 Y2 carrier rocket sent 22 satellites into their preset orbits.

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