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19Mar 2025

MOON’S HIDDEN WATER: A GAME CHANGER

Syllabus: GS-3: Advancement in the field of Science and technology Space technology. Why in the News? A new study based on Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander data suggests that water ice may be more accessible on the Moon than previously believed. The study, conducted by researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, provides insights into temperature …

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04Mar 2025

Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander Successfully Touches Down on Moon

Why in the News? Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully landed in the Mare Crisium region of the Moon under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The mission aims to enhance lunar exploration, study heat flow, and improve landing techniques for future missions. Highlights of the Mission : Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar …

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27Feb 2025

NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope to Map Universe and Seek Life

Why in the news? NASA is launching the SPHEREx telescope on a two-year mission to study the universe’s formation, galactic evolution, and biogenic molecules in the Milky Way. It will create the most detailed infrared sky map, aiding research on cosmic inflation and life origins. HIghlights of the Mission: NASA is set to launch a …

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15Oct 2024

Nasa’s Europa Clipper Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moon

Why in the news? Nasa launched the $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of conditions that could support life, with arrival expected in 2030. About the Nasa’s Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moon Europa: Nasa launched a $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission …

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