ISRO & ESA signed agreement for Human Space Exploration and Research Activities

Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) recently signed a comprehensive agreement to collaborate on human space exploration and research activities. This partnership will focus on several key areas, including:

• Astronaut Training: Joint training programs for astronauts from both agencies.
• Mission Implementation: Collaborative missions, such as the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, which will see astronauts from both ISRO and ESA working together on the International Space Station (ISS).
• Research Experiments: Conducting experiments in space, particularly those proposed by Indian Principal Investigators, to advance scientific knowledge.
• Human and Biomedical Research: Studying the effects of space on human health.
• Educational Programs: Joint outreach and educational initiatives to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts and scientists.

Question:

1 Which mission was mentioned as a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) under this agreement?

• A) Chandrayaan-3
• B) Axiom-4
• C) Artemis-1
• D) Mars Orbiter Mission-2

Answer: B) The Axiom-4 mission is a joint effort where astronauts from both ISRO and ESA will work together on the International Space Station (ISS).