Q. Consider the following pairs:
| Shukrayaan-1 |
ISRO's Mission, will study Venus' atmosphere. |
| DAVINCI |
NASA's Mission, analyze the thick, cloudy Venusian atmosphere |
| VERITAS |
ESA's Mission, seeking a geologic history by mapping the Venus surface. |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer:
Only two pairs
Notes:
- The Shukrayaan-1 mission (Venus Orbiter Mission) by ISRO aims to study Venus' surface, atmosphere, geological history, and volcanic activity. It will also examine solar radiation effects, and test aerobraking and thermal management techniques.
- NASA announced two robotic Venus missions:
- DaVinci Plus: Analyzes Venus' atmosphere to explore its potential habitability and whether it once had an ocean.
- Veritas: Maps Venus' surface to understand its geologic history.
These missions aim to uncover why Venus became a scorching, uninhabitable planet.