China has launched its first solar exploration satellite into space. What is the name of the satellite?

• A. Mazu
• B. Jade
• C. Tian
• D. Xihe

Answer: (D)

China has launched its first solar exploration satellite into space to study the violent and sudden physical processes behind solar flares. The 550 kg (121-pound) satellite named Xihe (Name of Sun God in Chinese mythology) was launched by the Long March-2D rocket.