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Current Affairs UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

With reference to "Lunar Polar Exploration Mission" (LUPEX), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is an India – Japan partnership for their joint moon mission which shall be launched in the future.
2. JAXA is responsible for developing the lander for the mission, while ISRO is handling the rover and launch vehicle.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Only 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1”.

The Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is a joint mission between India (ISRO) and Japan (JAXA). Both countries will collaborate on the exploration of the Moon’s south pole, with the objective of analyzing water ice and the lunar surface.

JAXA is responsible for the lunar rover, while ISRO will develop the lander that will deploy the rover.

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