Why in the News?
- The Curiosity Rover has detected organic molecules on Mars, strengthening evidence about the planet’s past habitability.
What is Curiosity Rover
- A robotic rover sent by NASA
- Part of: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission
- Objective: Explore Mars’ surface and assess habitability
Launch & Landing
- Launch: November 26, 2011
- Launch vehicle: Atlas V rocket
- Landing: August 5, 2012
Landing Site
- Located in: Gale Crater
- Explores: Mount Sharp
Unique Landing Technology
- Used: Sky Crane technique
- Process:
- Parachute descent
- Rocket-powered hovering
- Rover lowered gently to surface
| [2016] Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA 3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] 1 only [B] 2 and 3 only [C] 1 and 3 only [D] 1, 2 and 3 |
