Question

Which of the following statements accurately describe the WESAT project?

1. WESAT stands for Women Engineered Satellite.
2. It is India's first satellite project entirely managed by an all-women team.
3. The project was initiated by the Space Club of LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura.
4. The primary goal of WESAT is to map the Earth's landmass for agricultural purposes.

• A. All
• B. 2, 4
• C. 1, 2, 3
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1, 2, 3

• WESAT (Women Engineered Satellite) is a pioneering satellite project in India, notable for being led by an all-women team from the Space Club of LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura.

• Its core mission is to monitor and analyze ultraviolet (UV) rays in both space and on Earth's surface.

• The data collected is intended to help researchers understand the impact of these UV rays on temperature variations and climate change, with a particular focus on Kerala.

• This initiative highlights the growing role of women in space technology and scientific research in India.