Consider the following statements:
1. In the year 2006, India successfully tested a full-fledged cryogenic stage in rocketry.
2. After USA, Russia and China, India is the only country to have acquired the capability for use of cryogenic stage in rocketry.
Which of the statements given above is are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. India (ISRO) successfully conducted the first test of an indigenous cryogenic stage in rocketry in 2007 (close to the question's timeframe of 2006, likely referring to ongoing developments). A full-fledged test flight occurred later, but significant ground tests were done around this period.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. Several countries/agencies besides USA, Russia, and China had developed or acquired cryogenic stage technology before or around 2006, including Europe (ESA) and Japan (JAXA).
3. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.
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