Chandrayaan-3 Mission Editorial Quiz

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What does the Chandrayaan-3 mission aim to explore?

The lunar south pole (correct)

The equator of the Moon

The dark side of the Moon

The lunar north pole

What does Chandrayaan-3's successful soft landing near the Moon's south pole establish for India?

First satellite orbiting the Earth

Leadership in Mars exploration

First soft landing on the Moon's equator

National pride (correct)

What new era does Chandrayaan-3's exploration of the lunar south pole signify?

A new era in collaboration with NASA

A new era in deep sea exploration

A new era in India's space initiatives (correct)

A new era in space tourism

Which organization is associated with the Chandrayaan-3 Programme?

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity does Chandrayaan-3's achievement present for India?

Opportunity to lead in outer space transformation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main objectives of Chandrayaan-3?

To demonstrate safe and soft landing on the lunar surface Signup and view all the answers

Which component of Chandrayaan-3 is responsible for carrying the lander and rover configuration till 100 km lunar orbit?

Propulsion Module Signup and view all the answers

What surprising temperature measurement was reported by Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) on the lunar surface?

70 degrees Celsius Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument onboard the 'Pragyan' rover confirmed the presence of Sulphur on the lunar surface near the south pole?

Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) Signup and view all the answers

What does Chandrayaan-3's successful landing achievement allow India to join with other nations?

The group of nations with demonstrated lunar soft landing capability Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect missing in ISRO's HEX mission compared to the LEX mission?

Precise landing on a runway Signup and view all the answers

Which space agency has been demonstrating partially reusable launch systems with Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets?

SpaceX Signup and view all the answers

What is SpaceX working on in addition to its partially reusable launch systems?

Fully reusable launch vehicle system Signup and view all the answers

Which organization demonstrated the re-entry of its winged vehicle RLV-TD in the HEX mission?

ISRO Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable achievement in the LEX mission's final approach phase for landing?

350 kmph high-speed landing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ISRO’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) project?

To develop essential technologies for a fully reusable launch vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What major technology is NOT being developed through ISRO’s RLV-TD experiments?

Artificial intelligence for spacecraft navigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a reusable launch vehicle in space exploration?

It allows for lower-cost and reliable access to space Signup and view all the answers

What components make up ISRO’s RLV-TD vehicle?

A nose cap, double delta wings, and twin vertical tails Signup and view all the answers

How much can the cost of a launch be potentially reduced by using RLVs compared to current costs?

80% Signup and view all the answers