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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘CAPSTONE’, which has been seen in the news, is a satellite launched by which space agency?
A
ESA
B
Rocosmos
C
NASA
D
SpaceX
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NASA’s CAPSTONE mission is a demonstration of a unique lunar orbit and a cutting-edge navigation system that can support the space agency’s Artemis Moon missions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The OCEANSAT 3 satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) carrying French Space Agency CNES’ payload was placed in orbit on Saturday November 26, 2022, by a PSLV launcher from the Satish-Dhawan space centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -On June 28, 2022 Rocket Lab launched the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) spacecraft for NASA and Advanced Space.

Detailed explanation-4: -13, 2022. On Nov. 13, CAPSTONE will reach the Moon and become the first spacecraft to enter into a unique, elongated orbit that will support NASA’s Artemis missions. This microwave oven-sized satellite, weighing just 55 pounds, will be the first CubeSat to fly to and operate at the Moon.

Detailed explanation-5: -CAPSTONE – short for Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment – is a technology demonstration, designed to prove the reliability of new capabilities so that they can be used in future missions.

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