Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Axiom Space missions:
1.The mission aims to monitor Earth’s climate from space.
2.Axiom Space missions are launched aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Axiom Space’s primary mission is to develop the world’s first commercial space station and facilitate private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

Statement 2 is correct. Axiom Space missions utilize SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft to transport astronauts to and from the ISS.

Source: The Hindu


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