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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country launched its first Earth observation satellite “Taifa-1”?
A
Russia
B
Qatar
C
Kuwait
D
Kenya
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kenya Launched Its First Operational Earth Observation Satellite “Taifa-1” Kenya’s first operational Earth observation satellite, “Taifa-1, ‘’ was successfully launched into space on April 15th, 2023, using a rocket from Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Taifa 1 Mission The satellite is the first of what is intended to be a constellation of small earth observation satellites, with subsequent systems expected to be of higher capability. observation satellites, with subsequent systems expected to be of higher capability.

Detailed explanation-3: -Taifa-1, Kenya’s first operational earth observation satellite, launches to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US.

Detailed explanation-4: -On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the earth’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik I.

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