The ISS is a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO). It is a collaborative project involving multiple space agencies.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding International Space Station? 1. The International Space Station orbits around the Moon 2. The orbit of the Space Station is about 400 kms above the earth 3. The first component of Space Station was launched in the year 1998 and latest module fitted in the year 2011. 4. The first crew reached the Space Station in the year 2014.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019 · Topic: International Space Programs and Collaborations (International Space Station (ISS) program and its evolution.)
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
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