ISRO has started India’s first analog space mission to plan Lunar mission experiments

Current Context: India's first analog space mission was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Leh, Ladakh on November 1, 2024.

• This month-long mission simulates life in an interplanetary habitat to prepare for future lunar and Mars missions.
• The mission involves a self-sustaining habitat, Hab-1, equipped with essentials like a hydroponics farm, kitchen, and sanitation facilities.
• The challenging high-altitude environment of Leh provides valuable data for testing life support systems under conditions similar to those on Mars and the Moon.

Question:

1. Where is India's first analog space mission being conducted?

• A) Bengaluru
• B) Leh, Ladakh
• C) Chennai
• D) Mumbai

Answer: B) The mission is being conducted in Leh, Ladakh, which provides a high-altitude environment similar to conditions on Mars and the Moon.