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UPSC 2008 · Q18 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

Selene-1, the lunar orbiter mission belongs to which one of the following?

(a) China
(b) European Union
(c) Japan
(d) USA
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Answer: (c) Japan
UPSC 2008 · Q33 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007. Where is the test-stand used for the purpose, located?

(a) Balasore
(b) Thiruvananthapuram
(c) Mahendragiri
(d) Karwar
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Answer: (c) Mahendragiri
UPSC 2008 · Q82 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

In order of their distances from the Sun,

which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus?

(a) Earth and Jupiter
(b) Jupiter and Saturn
(c) Saturn and Earth
(d) Saturn and Neptune
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Answer: (b) Jupiter and Saturn
UPSC 2008 · Q87 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

Which one of the following is a spacecraft?

(a) Apophis
(b) Cassini
(c) Spitzer
(d) TechSar
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Answer: (b) Cassini
UPSC 2008 · Q89 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

What is the purpose of the US Space Agency's Themis Mission, which was recently in the news?

(a) To study the possibility of life on Mars
(b) To study the satellites of Saturn
(c) To study the colourful display of high latitude skies
(d) To build a space laboratory to study the stellar explosions
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Answer: (c) To study the colourful display of high latitude skies
UPSC 2008 · Q110 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

Consider the following statements in respect of a jet engine and a rocket:

  1. A jet engine uses the surrounding air for its oxygen supply and so is unsuitable for motion in space.
  2. A rocket carries its own supply of oxygen in the gas form, and fuel.

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
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2