Q. With reference to India's advancements in space technology, consider the following statements: - ISRO's SpaDeX mission aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology.
- NASA was the first agency to successfully achieve in-space docking with the Gemini program.
- Russia's Soyuz spacecraft uses a fully automated docking system.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
All three
Notes: - ISRO's SpaDeX mission aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology: This is correct. SpaDeX is focused on developing technology for rendezvous and docking in low-Earth orbit.
- NASA was the first agency to successfully achieve in-space docking with the Gemini program: This is correct. The Gemini program in the 1960s was the first to demonstrate docking capabilities in space.
- Russia's Soyuz spacecraft uses a fully automated docking system: This is correct. The Soyuz spacecraft is equipped with an automated docking system, allowing it to dock with the International Space Station without manual intervention.
Thus, all statements are correct.