Read the passage below, followed by three statements.

Solution

I. Technological advancements have made it possible to explore space beyond Earth's atmosphere.  This is directly mentioned in the passage. We've made progress in technology to send spacecraft out there. II. Space exploration has no significant drawbacks or challenges. The passage explicitly states that space exploration has challenges - harsh conditions and high costs. So, this statement is not supported. III. The study of space has only been a recent interest for humanity. The passage says exploration has captivated humanity for centuries. While recent advancements have allowed us to go further, the interest has been longstanding.Therefore, only statement I can be inferred from the passage.