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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which country launched the Earth observation satellite ‘Gaofen-3 03’? Notes: China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite named ‘Gaofen-3 03’ by a Long March-4C rocket.
Detailed explanation-2: -China has launched a new Earth observation satellite on 7th April 2022. This satellite will become a part of the country’s land-sea radar satellite constellation. It will capture images to help China safeguard its maritime interests.
Detailed explanation-3: -The program has established a space-based, high-resolution Earth observation network with dozens of Gaofen satellites in operation. Images and data from the Gaofen satellites have been widely used in more than 20 industries across China and have helped reduce the country’s dependence on foreign remote-sensing products.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is GISAT-1. GISAT-1 is India’s first Earth-imaging satellite in a geostationary orbit.
Detailed explanation-5: -SAST also developed the Long March 2D rocket used to launch the satellite. China has also sent two earlier Gaofen 5 series hyperspectral satellites to space.