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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 92

Which country launched its first commercial satellite on 24^th November 2015 as a part of its National Space Program? A. Russia B. India C. Japan D. China

  1. C

  2. D

  3. A

  4. B

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Answer: (A) C

Explanation

On 24 November 2015 Japan launched its first commercial satellite, the Canadian communications satellite Telstar 12 Vantage, on an H-IIA rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. It marked Japan's entry into the commercial launch market.