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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 16

What is the primary objective of the Lunar Trailblazer mission?

  1. To detect and map water on the Moon's surface
  2. To create a 3D model of the entire Moon
  3. To test new lunar rovers
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (A) To detect and map water on the Moon's surface

Explanation

Lunar Trailblazer (NASA, launched Feb 2025) was a small satellite meant to map water on the Moon.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer was built to map the form, abundance and location of lunar water.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: 3D mapping was not its main goal.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: it was an orbiter, not a rover test.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only option A states its objective.