Question 13
Set 3
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QQuestion
I. Axiom-4
II. SpaDeX
III. Gaganyaan
How many of the space missions given above encourage and support micro-gravity research?
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DDalvoy Solutions
All three space missions encourage and support micro-gravity research:
I. Axiom-4: Yes, Axiom-4 is a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station that conducts various micro-gravity experiments and research activities in the unique space environment.
II. SpaDeX: Yes, SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) is an Indian space mission that includes micro-gravity research components as part of its objectives to test space technologies in micro-gravity conditions.
III. Gaganyaan: Yes, India's human spaceflight program Gaganyaan includes provisions for conducting micro-gravity experiments and research during its missions, supporting scientific studies in space environment.
SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips
For space mission questions, most missions to space environments naturally provide opportunities for micro-gravity research, as this is a unique condition available only in space that benefits various scientific disciplines.