Q. With reference to the Psyche spacecraft, consider the following statements:
1.It was launched by the European Space Agency.
2.Its objective is to collect asteroid samples and bring them back to Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: The Psyche spacecraft was launched by NASA, not ESA.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Its objective is to orbit and study the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, not to return samples to Earth.

Source- IT

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