Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
6. Artemis is the first step in the next era of human exploration. Discuss the significance of NASA’s Artemis-I mission. Throw light on the pioneering technologies being used in this mission. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The US-led Artemis programme, however, aims to return humans to the Moon this decade – with Artemis 1 on its way back to Earth as part of its first test flight, going around the Moon.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the significance of NASA’s Artemis-I and pioneering technologies being used in it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving aims and objectives of Artemis-I.
Body:
First, write about the major features of the mission.
Next, write about the significance of the Artemis-I – scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation, global alliance and explore deep space for the benefit of all etc.
Next, write about the pioneering technologies being used as part of the mission- Artemis Base Camp on the surface and the Gateway in lunar orbit, Advances in robotic exploration, new Space Launch System etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
