NASA to move out of ISS by 2024

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about International space station?

1. ISS orbits in lower earth orbit.
2. ISRO is active partner in ISS.

- Published on 15 Dec 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 1
 
- The ISS program is a joint project among five participating space agencies: NASA(USA), Roscosmos(Russia), JAXA(Japan), ESA(Europe), and CSA(Canada).
- The ownership and use of the space station is established by intergovernmental treaties and agreements. The station is divided into two sections, the Russian Orbital Segment (ROS) and the United States Orbital Segment (USOS), which is shared by many nations.
- NASA is planning to move out of the International Space Station (ISS) by 2024.

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