CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -After a record-breaking 13-year mission observing Saturn, its rings and moons, the Cassini space probe was deliberately destroyed by plunging into Saturn’s atmosphere, on 15 September 2017. A record number of 466 satellites were attempted to be launched thanks to an increase in the number of small satellites.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Artemis program was formally established in 2017 during the Trump administration; however, many of its components such as the Orion spacecraft were developed during the previous Constellation program (2005–2010) during the Bush administration, and after its cancellation during the Obama administration.

Detailed explanation-3: -NASA’s Artemis missions aim to “land the first woman and first person of colour on the Moon", explore the lunar surface, and lay the groundwork for sending astronauts to Mars.

Detailed explanation-4: -National Aeronautics and Space Administration Support growth of the Nation’s economy in space and aeronautics, increase understanding of the universe and our place in it, work with industry to improve America’s aerospace technologies, and advance American leadership.