UNIVERSE
SATELLITESICY BODIES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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2018
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2020
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Launched 29th October 2018 on board a H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Centre, Japan. Emirati Engineers: A Korean/Emirati team made up by 30% Emiratis.
Detailed explanation-2: -On July 29, 2009, the UAE fired its first satellite into the skies. DubaiSat-1, an Earth observation satellite that lifted off from Kazakhstan, went on to play a key role in urban developments from outer space.
Detailed explanation-3: -The UAE’s first nanosatellite, Naif One, was designed by the MBRSC and the American University of Sharjah and launched in 2017. KhalifaSat, a remote sensing for Earth observation, was launched in October 2018.
Detailed explanation-4: -Currently, the UAE operates 9 satellites through three operators (Thuraya Satellite Communication Company, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre-MBRSC).
Detailed explanation-5: -DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009) DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013) Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011) Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012) Al Yah 3 (launched in 2018) KhalifaSat ( launched in 2018) Nayif-1 (launched in 2017) 23-Feb-2023