The Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) onboard Chandrayaan-3 was supplied by which space agency?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. NASA.
The Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) on the Chandrayaan-3 lander was supplied by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). It is a passive instrument designed to act as a permanent marker on the Moon. By reflecting laser pulses from orbiting spacecraft, it allows for precise measurements of the Earth-Moon distance.
Other options:
- ESA (European Space Agency):An intergovernmental organization of 22 member states dedicated to the exploration of space and the development of satellite technologies for Europe.
- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency):The Japanese national agency responsible for space research, technology development, and high-profile lunar and asteroid exploration missions.
- ROSCOSMOS (State Space Corporation Roscosmos):The Russian government body responsible for the country’s space science program, aerospace research, and the operation of the Soyuz launch vehicles.