The uncrewed Gaganyaan-G1 mission, scheduled for December 2025, will carry a female-looking half-humanoid robot to test human functions and onboard systems. What is the name of this robot?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: Vyommitra.
Explanation:
- The semi-humanoid robot being sent into space as part of the Gaganyaan mission is named 'Vyommitra'. The name is derived from two Sanskrit words: 'Vyom' (space) and 'Mitra' (friend).
Key Features of Vyommitra:
- Objective: It will be a part of the unmanned 'Gaganyaan-G1' mission, scheduled for December 2025. Its primary function is to monitor the systems within the module designed for astronauts and to ensure that the space environment is entirely safe for human habitation.
- Capabilities: This robot is capable of behaving like a human, operating switches, monitoring the internal environment of the module (such as pressure and temperature), and communicating with the ground control center.
- Significance: This mission represents a crucial step towards India's first manned space mission (Gaganyaan).
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Which space agency is behind the Gaganyaan mission?
Answer: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
Question: What are the astronauts selected for the Gaganyaan mission called?
Answer: Gaganauts.
Question: Where is ISRO's headquarters located?
Answer: Bengaluru, Karnataka.