Consider the following space missions:

1. Axiom-4
2. SpaDEx
3. Gaganyaan

How many of the space missions given above encourage and support microgravity research?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All the three
4. None

Explanation

Axiom-4 is correct

• Microgravity research involves studying the effects of a low-gravity environment, such as that experienced in space, on various phenomena. It helps scientists understand how different processes behave in the absence or reduction of Earth’s gravity. Axiom-4 is a privately operated crewed mission to the ISS aimed at conducting scientific experiments in microgravity conditions.

SpaDEx is correct

• SPADEx will support biological studies on plant growth and bacteria, green propulsion systems and artificial intelligence labs in microgravity.

Gaganyaan is correct

• The mission is expected to include scientific experiments in microgravity.

Answer: (c) All the three; Difficulty Level: Medium