________ country will launch its first Arktika-M satellite to monitor the Arctic climate by the end of 2020 ?

a) US
b) Japan
c) Russia 
d) China

Russia will be launching its first Arktika-M satellite to monitor the Arctic climate and environment later this year. The first Arktika-M spacecraft has been developed and is currently undergoing radio-electronic testing. The satellite is planned for launch towards the end of 2020.