In the context of Chandrayaan-III mission, the SHAPE payload was used to _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2 (To study the spectral and polarimetric properties of the Earth from lunar orbit)
Explanation:
A key payload called SHAPE (Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth) was installed in the Chandrayaan-III Propulsion Module. The primary purpose of this payload is to analyze the Earth from lunar orbit. It studies spectral and polarimetric measurements of light reflected from the Earth to obtain data for future searches for habitable small planets around other stars.
Additional Facts:
SHAPE stands for Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth.
Other Payloads (Vikram Lander):
CHASTE: To measure the thermal properties of the lunar surface (Option 3).
ILSA: To detect lunar seismic activity (Option 1).
Langmuir Probe (RAMBHA): To study plasma density on the lunar surface (Option 4).
Mission Success: India became the first country in the world to soft-land near the Moon's south pole.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
What was the name of Chandrayaan-3's lander?
(Answer: Vikram)
What is the name of the lunar location where Chandrayaan-3 landed?
(Answer: Shiva Shakti Bindu)
Which payload was used to measure the thermal properties of the lunar surface?
(Answer: CHASTE)