GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyUniverse and Space Technology2008

Which one of the following is a spacecraft?

A

Apophis

B

Cassini

C

Spitzer

D

TechSar

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify which option is a spacecraft. 2. Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid. 3. Cassini (Cassini-Huygens) was a highly successful collaborative spacecraft mission sent to the Saturn system. 4. Spitzer refers to the Spitzer Space Telescope, an infrared space telescope (observatory). 5. TechSar (also known as Ofek-8) is an Israeli reconnaissance satellite. 6. Therefore, Cassini is the spacecraft mission among the options.

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