Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sentinel-6B Satellite:
1.Sentinel-6B is a joint mission of NASA and Japan Space Agency.
2.The satellite is designed to measure rising sea levels and monitor related ocean changes.
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: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Sentinel-6B is not a NASA–Japan mission. It is a joint mission of NASA, NOAA (USA), the European Space Agency (ESA).
  • Statement 2 is correct: Sentinel-6B is specifically designed to measure global sea-level rise, monitor ocean topography, and study related oceanic changes using advanced altimetry instruments.

Source- NASA

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