Current Affairs – 12/12/2019
The violent volcanic eruptionon Newzealands White island was caused because ocean crust is being subducted.
This constant movement means sudden explosion can occur at any movement.
PSLV 'S 50TH MISSION
ISRO’ S PSLV – C48 LAUNCHES RISAT 2BRI. (9 FOREIGN SATELLITES )
RISAT – 2BR1
- Radar imaging earth observation satellite
- Part of India’s RISAT program
APPLICATION
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Disaster management support
9 SATELLITES FROM
Japan (1) italy (1) & Israel (1) US (6)
ABOUT SATELLITE
Height :44 m / 144ft
Inclination : 37 degrees |
Mission Type: Reconnaissance
Weight : 628kg
Life 5years, Destination Orbit : LEO
MILESTONES
- 75th launch vehicle mission from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota.
- 37h launch from the first Launch Pad
- 6th launch by ISRO in 2019.
- 2nd flight of PSLV with ‘QL variant
Source: ISRO & TOL
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