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Consider the following statements with respect to “Spaceward bound programme”
1. Spaceward bound programme is a project by NASA
2. The objective is to train the next generation of space explorers.
3. India has joined hands with NASA in this experiment to conduct microbiological expeditions in places like Ladakh that has extreme climatic conditions
Select the correct option

1 & 2 only
2 & 3 only
1 & 3 only
All
Explanation:

• An expedition to Ladakh to study the similarities of certain parts of the region’s topography and microbial life to Martian surroundings.
• India is part of Spaceward Bound programme for the first time.
• Ladakh offers a high UV exposed, dry ecosystem with Mars analogue topological features.
• The Space ward Bound is a NASA project.
• It educates future space explorers and funds expeditions to places with extreme climate conditions.
• The objective is to train the next generation of space explorers.
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