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1131.
What does the development of 'Aether' signify for India's private space sector?
A Dependence on foreign technology
B Capability to design and build complex space hardware
C Focus on sub-orbital flights only
D Limited to satellite component manufacturing
1132.
The successful testing of 'Aether' is expected to contribute to which aspect of India's economy?
A Agricultural sector
B Information Technology sector
C Burgeoning space economy
D Pharmaceutical industry
1133.
When is 'Aether' slated for launch, and what rocket will be used?
A Late 2026, ISRO's LVM3
B Late 2027, SpaceX Falcon Heavy
C Early 2028, Blue Origin New Glenn
D Mid-2027, ULA Vulcan Centaur
1134.
What is a key design feature of 'Aether' that allows for future expansion?
A Fixed, non-expandable structure
B Modular design
C Single-purpose functionality
D Limited payload capacity
1135.
What type of materials are used in the construction of 'Aether'?
A Standard aluminum alloys
B Advanced composite materials
C Titanium and steel alloys
D Ceramic composites
1136.
Which of the following systems was NOT validated during the subsystem tests of 'Aether'?
A Life support systems
B Power generation and distribution
C Propulsion systems for orbital maneuvering
D Thermal control
1137.
What are the intended uses of the 'Aether' module in a commercial space station?
A Only for satellite deployment
B Microgravity research, tourism, and in-space manufacturing
C Deep space communication relay
D Planetary defense system
1138.
Which private Indian aerospace company led the development consortium for 'Aether'?
A Skyroot Aerospace
B AgniKul Cosmos
C AstroSpace Solutions
D Dhruva Space
1139.
Where were the critical subsystem tests for 'Aether' conducted?
A ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
B ISRO's U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru
C Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
D Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) labs
1140.
What is the name of India's first indigenously developed module for a commercial space station?
A Shakti
B Aether
C Indra
D Vayu