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The Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, aimed at investigating the lunar south pole region for water ice and lunar resources, is a joint space exploration project between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and which international space agency?

  1. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Answer
  2. B
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  3. C
    European Space Agency (ESA)
  4. D
    Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES)

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
The correct agency is the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). LUPEX is a planned joint robotic lunar mission by ISRO and JAXA designed to analyze the polar regions of the Moon for water ice presence and suitability for future surface operations. Under the partnership agreement, JAXA supplies the launch system and lunar rover, whereas ISRO provides the lunar lander.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the space mission specified in the question.
The target mission is the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission.
The question asks for the international partner agency collaborating with ISRO on LUPEX.
2
Recall the primary international partner agency for LUPEX.
LUPEX is a joint mission developed by ISRO (India) and JAXA (Japan).
JAXA is contributing the H3 launch vehicle and lunar rover, while ISRO is designing the lunar lander.

Key Concept

ISRO International Collaborations for Space Missions
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