Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2022 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Who is the record holder for single longest space flight by ‘NASA’ astronaut abroad the International Space Station ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Mark Vande Hei

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mark Vande Hei”.
Mark Thomas Vande Hei is a retired United States Army officer and current NASA astronaut who has served as a flight Engineer for Expedition 53, 54, 64, 65, and 66 on the International Space Station.

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