Consider the following statements :
1. Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is commonly known as SpaceX.
2. 'Falcon' is a space vehicle developed by SpaceX whereas 'Dragon' is a space vehicle developed by 'NASA'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
To solve this question, we need to evaluate two statements about Space Exploration Technologies Corp., commonly known as SpaceX, and its space vehicles.
Statement 1: "Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is commonly known as SpaceX."
This statement is correct. Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is indeed widely known as SpaceX. The company, founded by Elon Musk, is an American private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company.
Statement 2: "'Falcon' is a space vehicle developed by SpaceX whereas 'Dragon' is a space vehicle developed by 'NASA'.
This statement is incorrect. Both 'Falcon' and 'Dragon' are space vehicles developed by SpaceX. The 'Falcon' refers to a series of rockets developed by SpaceX, specifically the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy. The 'Dragon' is a spacecraft developed by SpaceX, which is designed to deliver both cargo and crew to orbiting destinations such as the International Space Station (ISS). NASA collaborated with SpaceX to use these vehicles, but they were not developed by NASA.
Conclusion:
The correct statement is 1 only. Therefore, the correct answer is:
This solution clarifies the confusion about the developers of the 'Falcon' and 'Dragon' space vehicles, affirming the correct attribution of these technologies to SpaceX.
Important Questions from Space Technology
If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth ?
1. GPS and navigation systems could fail.
2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.
3. Power grids could be damaged.
4. Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.
5. Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.
6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.
7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.
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