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Question
Which space agency has successfully launched the world's first all-electric satellites in March 2015?
Options
Russia Federal Space Agency
China National Space Administration
SpaceX
European Space Agency
Solution
SpaceX
Explanation:
SpaceX rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to put the world's first all-electric communications satellites into orbit.
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