GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyUniverse and Space Technology1998

The damage to the Spektr Module of the Russian Space Station Mir was due to

A

collision with a Soyuz cargo ship

B

faulty material design of the Spektr Module

C

explosion inside the space station

D

collision with an asteroid

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks for the cause of damage to the Spektr Module of the Russian Space Station Mir. 2. In June 1997, the Spektr Module was significantly damaged. 3. The damage occurred due to a collision during a docking test involving an unmanned Progress cargo ship (a variant of Soyuz design used for cargo). 4. Therefore, the cause was a collision with a Soyuz cargo ship.

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