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1
Q

Who has launched it ?

A

European Space Agency (ESA)

2
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What is its significance ?

A

It is the 1st satellite mission to acquire profile of Earths wind on a global scale to improve weather forecasting

3
Q

This was launched into which orbit ?

A

Polar orbit with the help of Vega rocket from French Guinea