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    Question

    Which space agency announced in July 2024 its plan to

    launch the 'Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses)' in 2028 to study the asteroid Apophis for planetary defense?
    A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B European Space Agency (ESA) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D China National Space Administration (CNSA) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In July 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) disclosed its initiative, the 'Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses)', aimed at studying the near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis. Slated for launch in April 2028, this mission is timed to coincide with Apophis' close approach to Earth on 13th April 2029, allowing for strategic development of asteroid collision avoidance techniques.

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