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Q1.A satellite that remains fixed over one point on the equator is in which type of orbit?

Medium
A Geostationary orbit
B Polar orbit
C Elliptical orbit
D Lunar orbit
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Correct Answer: A

A geostationary satellite orbits at the same rate as Earth rotation.

Q2.Pakistan first satellite was named what?

Medium
A Badr-1
B Paksat-1
C SUPARCO-1
D Rehbar-1
Satellites FPSC

Correct Answer: A

Badr-1 was launched in 1990 as Pakistan first indigenous satellite.

Q3.The first artificial satellite launched into space was named what?

Easy
A Sputnik 1
B Explorer 1
C Vostok 1
D Luna 1
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Correct Answer: A

Sputnik 1 was launched by the USSR on 4 October 1957.

Q4.Which satellite carried the first animal into orbit?

Medium
A Sputnik 2
B Sputnik 1
C Explorer 1
D Vostok 1
Satellites CSS

Correct Answer: A

Sputnik 2 carried the dog Laika into orbit in November 1957.