EKS Kosmos 2510 is the first satellite having early warning system launched by-

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Russia.
· EKS Kosmos 2510 is the first satellite launched by Russia under its EKS (Unified Space System) program, which is designed to serve as an early warning system for detecting missile launches.
· This satellite was launched on 17th November 2015 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The EKS system is intended to replace the aging Oko early-warning system and strengthen Russia's ability to monitor potential missile threats.
· This satellite marks a significant step in Russia's missile detection capabilities and plays a crucial role in its national defense strategy .
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Additional Knowledge:
· India: India has launched satellites like GSAT for communication and RISAT for surveillance, but not for missile early warning systems.
· USA: The USA has its own early warning systems, such as the Defense Support Program (DSP) and Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), but EKS Kosmos 2510 was launched by Russia.
· Japan: Japan focuses on communication, weather, and observation satellites but does not have a satellite equivalent to the EKS early warning system launched by Russia .