GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyUniverse and Space Technology2007

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A

Cosmic Background Explore (COBE) : Satellite programme

B

Falcon : Under-sea cable system

C

Discovery : Space Shuttle

D

Atlantis : Space Station

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) was indeed a satellite programme launched by NASA to measure the diffuse infrared and microwave radiation from the early universe. (Correctly matched) 2. Falcon is the name of a major under-sea cable system linking several countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. (Correctly matched) 3. Discovery is one of the retired orbiters of NASA's Space Shuttle program. (Correctly matched) 4. Atlantis is also one of the retired orbiters of NASA's Space Shuttle program, it is not a Space Station. The International Space Station (ISS) is an example of a space station. (Incorrectly matched)

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