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2019-01-19 International

5424.

Which country launched a Satellite for World's 1st Artificial Meteor Shower?

USA

China

Japan

Russia

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has launched Tokyo-based startup Star-ALE's mini-satellite aimed to deliver the world's first artificial meteor shower. The satellite carries 400 tiny balls, will be enough for 20-30 events, that will glow as they rush down the atmosphere on being released. ALE plans to deliver its first show in Hiroshima in early 2020.