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Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The PSLV-C59 mission, launched in October 2024, achieved a notable milestone for international space cooperation.
Reason (R): This mission successfully deployed the Proba-3 satellites, marking the first dedicated satellite launch for ESA's unique formation-flying experiment.
Correct Answer: A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A. PSLV-C59, launched in October 2024, deployed ESA's Proba-3 satellites — a pair designed for precise formation-flying experiments including solar coronagraphy — marking ISRO's first dedicated launch for this ESA experiment and exemplifying India-Europe space cooperation.