Question
General Knowledge Question on Science Technology and Inventions
'Falcon-I' which was recently in the news is
A
A mission of NASA to Mars
B
A space shuttle
C
A two-stage rocket launched by private firm Space Exploration Technologies (Space X)
D
None of these
Answer
A two-stage rocket launched by private firm Space Exploration Technologies (Space X)
Explanation
Solution
Falcon 1 was a small, two-stage orbital launch vehicle developed by SpaceX, designed to provide cost-effective access to low Earth orbit (LEO). It marked a significant milestone in private spaceflight as it became the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit.
The correct option is (C): A two-stage rocket launched by private firm Space Exploration Technologies (Space X)