Recently, which mission received the 2024 John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award for space exploration ?

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The correct answer is Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Key Points

Chandrayaan-3 Mission received the 2024 John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award for space exploration.
The award is presented by the Space Foundation to recognize extraordinary accomplishments in the field of space exploration.
Chandrayaan-3 is a mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aimed at landing on the moon.
It follows the Chandrayaan-2 Mission and aims to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
The mission includes a lander and a rover but does not have an orbiter, as the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is still functioning and can relay data to Earth.

Additional Information

The John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award is named after the astronaut who was part of the Apollo 13 mission.
The award is given annually and recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to space exploration and discovery.
Previous recipients include notable space missions and organizations that have made groundbreaking achievements in space science.
ISRO has been a leading space agency in advancing space technology and exploration, with missions like Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) and the Gaganyaan Mission in the pipeline.