Which country has ventured into the Internet of Things (IoT) with the launch of a new satellite system named 'Marathon'?

  1. Russia
  2. United States of America
  3. United Kingdom
  4. China

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Option 1 : Russia
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The correct answer is Russia.

Key Points

  • Russia has ventured into the Internet of Things (IoT) with the launch of a new satellite system named 'Marathon'.
  • The satellite system will be part of Russia’s Sphere satellite constellation.
  • It will be fully functional by 2026
  • The Sphere satellite constellation project involves the construction and deployment of 640 satellites. 

Additional Information

  • Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles which are connected to the internet and enables these objects to connect and exchange data.
  • Space Agencies of countries:
    • Russia:- Roscosmos.
    • United States of America: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    • United Kingdom: United Kingdom Space Agency/ European Space Agency (ESA).
    • China: China National Space Administration (CNSA).
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