ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) successfully launched a remote sensing satellite of which country on 28th February 2021?

ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) successfully launched a remote sensing satellite of which country on 28th February 2021? Correct Answer Brazil

The correct answer is Brazil.

  • ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) successfully launched a remote sensing satellite of Brazil country on 28th February 2021.

Key Points

  • India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C51 successfully launched Amazonia-1 along with 18 co-passenger satellites on February 28, 2021, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
    • Amazonia-1 is the optical earth observation satellite of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
    • This satellite will provide remote sensing data to users for monitoring deforestation in the Amazon region and analysis of diversified agriculture across the Brazilian territory.

Additional Information

  • ISRO:
    • The Indian Space Research Organisation is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru.
    • It operates under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman of ISRO acts as the executive of DOS as well.
    • ISRO was established on 15 August 1969 and ISRO founder is Vikram Sarabhai.

Important Points

Country Capital Currency
Spain Madrid Euro
Brazil Brasilia Brazilian real
Mexico Mexico city Mexican peso
Cuba Havana Cuban peso

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