Q. Consider the following pairs:
Space Missions————Objectives
1.Aditya-L1————–Observing the solar atmosphere
2.Gaganyaan-1——–Manned spaceflights
3.Mangalyaan-2——-Exploring Venus to expand knowledge of the solar system.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation – 1 and 2 are correctly matched.
Aditya-L1 is India’s first dedicated solar observatory spacecraft, launched in September 2023. Its primary objective is to study the Sun’s corona, chromosphere, and photosphere, providing valuable insights into solar activity, space weather, and its impact on Earth.
Gaganyaan-1 aims to send three Indian astronauts into space for a low-Earth orbit mission, marking India’s first human spaceflight.
Mangalyaan-2, also known as Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2), is aimed at studying the Martian atmosphere and surface from its orbital path.
Source: Forum IAS
