With reference to India's Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) and its scientific objectives discussed at the 2025 National Science Meet, consider the following statements: 1. The mission is scheduled to be launched using the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket. 2. The spacecraft will utilize aerobraking techniques in the Venusian atmosphere to gradually lower its orbit. 3. VOM carries international collaborative payloads from countries including Russia, Sweden, and Germany. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Option B (2 and 3 only) — Statement 1 is incorrect as the mission will be launched using the heavier LVM-3 rocket, not the PSLV. Statements 2 and 3 are correct; VOM will use aerobraking to settle into a 200x600 km science orbit and will feature collaborative payloads from countries like Sweden, Germany, and Russia.

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