With reference to Gaganyaan Mission consider the following statements: 1. The objective of the mission is to demonstrate indigenous capability to undertake human space flight mission to the High Earth Orbit (HEO). 2. As part of this programme, two unmanned missions and one manned mission are approved by Government of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Gaganyaan Mission consider the following statements:
1.The objective of the mission is to demonstrate indigenous capability to undertake human space flight mission to the High Earth Orbit (HEO).
2.As part of this programme, two unmanned missions and one manned mission are approved by Government of India.
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:

Statement 1: The statement is incorrect. The objective of the Gaganyaan mission is to demonstrate indigenous capability to undertake human space flight mission to the Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Statement 2: As part of this programme, two unmanned missions and one manned mission are approved by Government of India (GoI).

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/first-test-flight-of-gaganyaan-this-year-minister/article65886203.ece

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