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Topic 262 · Answers

Artemis II and India's role in NASA Moon plans

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer A

    Artemis II was the first crewed lunar voyage since which year?

    • Correct answer: 1972
    • 1969
    • 1975
    • 1981

    Core Trigger: Artemis II flew four astronauts around the Moon from 1 April 2026, the first crewed lunar voyage since 1972.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    What was the profile of the Artemis II mission?

    • Lunar orbit and landing
    • South Pole landing
    • Correct answer: Free-return flyby, no landing
    • Earth orbit only

    Mission Profile: A free-return flyby with no landing; Orion capsule Integrity splashed down 11 April.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Who commanded the Artemis II mission?

    • Victor Glover
    • Christina Koch
    • Jeremy Hansen
    • Correct answer: Reid Wiseman

    Crew: Reid Wiseman commanded; Victor Glover piloted; Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen were mission specialists.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    Which statements are correct? 1. The Space Launch System lifted off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center. 2. It lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Launch Vehicle: The Space Launch System lifted off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer A

    The Artemis II crew reached 406,771 km from Earth, beating whose 1970 record?

    • Correct answer: Apollo 13
    • Apollo 11
    • Apollo 17
    • Apollo 8

    Data Point: The crew reached 406,771 km from Earth, beating Apollo 13's 1970 record.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer D

    At the 9th India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group, NASA invited ISRO to join which project?

    • Mars Sample Return
    • Venus orbiter
    • Europa Clipper
    • Correct answer: Moon Base

    Agreements: At the 9th India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group, Bengaluru, 5-6 August 2026, NASA invited ISRO to Moon Base.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer C

    The NASA Moon Base aims at a permanent human outpost near which lunar region?

    • North Pole
    • Sea of Tranquility
    • Correct answer: South Pole
    • Far side equator

    Venue: Moon Base aims at a permanent human outpost near the lunar South Pole.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer B

    In which year were the non-binding Artemis Accords drawn up by NASA and seven founding nations?

    • 2018
    • Correct answer: 2020
    • 2022
    • 2023

    Founded: The Artemis Accords, 2020, are non-binding principles drawn up by NASA and seven founding nations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    Which Apollo mission in December 1972 was the last crewed Moon landing?

    • Apollo 14
    • Apollo 15
    • Apollo 16
    • Correct answer: Apollo 17

    Landmark: Apollo 11 landed on 20 July 1969; Apollo 17 in December 1972 was the last.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Which statements are correct? 1. Outer Space Treaty Article II bars national appropriation of the Moon. 2. Article IV bars orbiting weapons of mass destruction.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Treaty Articles: Outer Space Treaty 1967: Article II bars national appropriation of the Moon; Article IV bars orbiting weapons of mass destruction.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 262, point 11

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