Question 1

Which BRICS nation's Tianwen-2 spacecraft is scheduled for a close encounter with the near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa in July 2026?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 2

In July 2026, a Soyuz spacecraft mission (Soyuz MS-29) is slated to launch, carrying cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Which BRICS nation's space agency, Roscosmos, is responsible for this mission?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 3

The 3rd India Space Policy Conference is scheduled for July 22-23, 2026, in New Delhi. What is a key focus of this conference concerning India's satellite communications sector?

Accepted Answer

Deliberations on spectrum frameworks, licensing, and direct-to-device (D2D) technologies

Question 4

Which BRICS nation is set to launch its first uncrewed orbital test flight, Gaganyaan-1, as part of its human spaceflight initiative in July 2026?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 5

During July 2026, eight South African high school pupils are expected to travel to the United States to represent their country at the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. This follows their qualification through South Africa's first national space settlement design competition held in March 2026. Which of the following is a primary focus of such competitions in relation to space exploration?

Accepted Answer

Designing potential lunar or space settlements

Question 6

In July 2026, Russia plans to launch the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. What is a notable scientific objective for the crew aboard this mission to the International Space Station?

Accepted Answer

To conduct over 40 scientific experiments, including installing equipment for predicting solar flares

Question 7

China's Tianwen-2 mission is set to rendezvous with the asteroid Kamo'oalewa in July 2026. What is the primary scientific goal of this encounter?

Accepted Answer

To map the asteroid's composition and prepare for sample collection

Question 8

India's GSLV Mk II rocket is scheduled for the GISAT-1A (EOS-05) mission in July 2026. What type of data will this Earth observing satellite primarily provide?

Accepted Answer

High-resolution imagery of the Indian subcontinent for continuous observation

BRICS Space Race Heats Up: July Missions, Asteroid Encounters & Lunar Ambitions!

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