Which organization developed the SCOT mission in January 2025?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3 (Digantara)
Explanation:
The SCOT (Space-based Compact Optical Telescope) mission is developed by the Indian space startup Digantara. It was launched in January 2025 with ISRO's PSLV-C58 mission. The mission's primary objective is to monitor space debris and improve space situational awareness (SSA).
Additional Facts:
Significance: It is India's first commercial space-based weather and debris monitoring satellite.
Technology: This telescope is capable of detecting very small objects (up to 1 cm) in space.
Payload: This mission uses state-of-the-art sensors to map debris in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
Which is India's first space-based optical telescope mission? (Answer: SCOT)
The SCOT mission was launched by which Indian startup? (Answer: Digantara)
In January 2025, ISRO launched several satellites using which rocket? (Answer: PSLV-C58)