Current context: China’s largest carrier rocket, Long March-5 was successfully launched from Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province on 27th Dec 19.
a. Iran
b. Israel
c. China
d. UAE
- It is the country's third attempt to launch the rocket, also known as CZ-5.
- The first attempt was made in 2016, failed to reach the speed required for the early phase of the flight and so was the second attempt that also failed when a turbopump that injected fuel into the combustion chamber malfunctioned.
- The rocket was launched carrying the Shijian-20 technological experiment satellite which is the heaviest and most advanced communications satellite of the country.
- The Shijian-20 satellite will be used to test:
- Key technologies of the DFH-5 platform
- China's new-generation large satellite platform
- Offer communication and broadcasting service
- The Long March-5 is a two-stage rocket that is capable of carrying a payload of 25 tonnes into the low Earth orbit.
- The rocket is capable of sending probes to explore Jupiter and other planets in the solar system.
Question:
Q.1 Which country has successfully launched its largest carrier rocket, Long March-5 in the third attempt recently?a. Iran
b. Israel
c. China
d. UAE
