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China successfully launches new satellite Gaofen-3 03 for Earth Observation

China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite Gaofen-3 03 on April 07, 2022, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on board a Long March-4C rocket. The new satellite will become part of its land-sea radar satellite constellation by forming a network with the orbiting Gaofen-3 and Gaofen-3 02 satellites.

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About the Satellite:

  • They will then capture reliable, stable synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, to help Beijing safeguard its maritime rights and interests.
  • The Earth Observation (EO) satellites produce a large number of SAR images every day, which are characterised by all-weather operation, high spatial resolution, among other things.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

  • China Capital: Beijing;
  • China Currency: Renminbi;
  • China President: Xi Jinping.

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