Q. Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) is an instruments providing the first high-resolution spatial and spectral map of the entire lunar surface to India’s first mission to the Moon Chandrayan -1 launched 22 October 2008. It was contributed by __?
Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Notes: The Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) was a key instrument on India's Chandrayaan-1 mission, launched on October 22, 2008. It was developed by NASA and provided detailed maps of the lunar surface, identifying minerals and water ice. This mission marked India's first foray into lunar exploration and importantly advanced our understanding of the Moon's composition. NASA's involvement highlights international collaboration in space exploration.