CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -China launches hyperspectral Earth-imaging satellite to orbit (video) The satellite adds to China’s Earth observation system. China continued its rapid pace of space launches with a mission to add new capabilities to the country’s Earth observation system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Guangmu was launched by a Long March-6 carrier rocket which is the 395th flight mission. Developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the satellite (SDGSAT-1) is the world’s first space science satellite dedicated to serving the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the satellite (SDGSAT-1) is the world’s first space science satellite dedicated to serving the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jan. 14 liftoff was China’s fifth of 2023. China has 14 new satellites in orbit following its fifth launch of 2023. A Long March 2D rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China on Saturday (Jan.

Detailed explanation-5: -A Chinese Long March 3B rocket launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center Thursday carrying the Shiyan-10 02 satellite to be used for in-orbit verification of new space technologies, such as space environment monitoring.