Question 1

What is the primary objective of the BIRDS-X Dragonfly nanosatellite, Sri Lanka's third nanosatellite, which was deployed into orbit in September 2025?

Accepted Answer

To conduct three primary space research missions, including testing a new low-cost communications subsystem.

Question 2

As of early 2026, which component of India's Gaganyaan mission has been qualified and is ready for the first uncrewed mission, according to ISRO's Annual Report 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

A human-rated space transportation system based on LVM3 configuration (HLVM3).

Question 3

Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has focused on expanding its Earth-observation satellite network. Which of the following satellites, launched between January 2025 and June 2026, is described as Pakistan's first hyperspectral satellite?

Accepted Answer

HS-1

Question 4

Recent findings from India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, analyzed from data collected in late 2023, revealed that the electrical environment near the Moon's surface in the South Polar Region is far more active than previously understood. What specific phenomenon was detected?

Accepted Answer

Streams of charged particles dancing across the surface, generating dynamic spikes of electrical potential.

Question 5

Nepal's Space Research Centre (SRC) is actively involved in developing indigenous space capabilities. Which satellite, launched in 2019, marked Nepal's official entry into space and was designed by Nepali engineers as part of a Japanese study program?

Accepted Answer

NepaliSat-1

Question 6

India's Aditya-L1 mission, designed to study the Sun, has made significant observations. In July 2024, it observed a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). What was a key observation related to this CME regarding the Sun's outer atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Coronal dimming, where the brightness in a specific region dropped by about 50% for approximately 6 hours.

Question 7

The Gaganyaan program aims to send astronauts into space. As of early 2026 updates, what is the current target year for India's first crewed Gaganyaan mission (H1)?

Accepted Answer

2027

Question 8

Pakistan's Manned Space Mission Program has seen a significant advancement through collaboration with China. Two astronaut candidates are undergoing advanced training in China. What is the current planned timeframe for Pakistan's first astronaut mission to the China Space Station (CSS)?

Accepted Answer

Late 2026

Question 9

Sri Lanka's third nanosatellite, BIRDS-X Dragonfly, was deployed into orbit in September 2025. What notable financial aspect of this project was highlighted?

Accepted Answer

No capital costs were incurred by Sri Lanka.

Question 10

Nepal's upcoming satellite, MUNAL, is set to be launched by ISRO. What is a key technical mission objective for MUNAL, a CubeSat developed by Nepali high school students?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring vegetation using dual cameras and testing a locally developed Satellite System-on-Chip.

Question 11

India's Aditya-L1 mission has provided insights into solar storms. What unusual dawn-time geomagnetic disturbances has Aditya-L1 helped decode, according to observations made in early 2026?

Accepted Answer

Disturbances caused by a special type of space current normally confined to auroral regions.

Question 12

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has outlined extensive plans for the Gaganyaan program. As of early May 2026, how many uncrewed test missions are planned before the first crewed Gaganyaan flight?

Accepted Answer

Three

Question 13

In a significant development for Pakistan's space program, between January 2025 and June 2026, the country expanded its Earth-observation satellite network by launching six satellites. Which of these satellites was launched using a Long March-6 rocket from China in April 2026, utilizing an orbit designed to increase revisit rates over South Asia?

Accepted Answer

PRSC-EO3

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