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Salar de Pajonales: Clue to Martian Life Why in the News ? Scientists studying Salar de Pajonales in Chile’s Atacama Desert have discovered how gypsum rocks protect and preserve microbial life. The findings strengthen the possibility that similar gypsum deposits on Mars could hold evidence of ancient extraterrestrial life. Research at such sites requires proper …
Read MoreMoss Spores Show Exceptional Survival in Space Why in the News? A new study published in iScience on November 20 reveals that moss spores of Physcomitrium patents survived harsh real-space exposure outside the International Space Station (ISS). The findings expand understanding of plant resilience, astrobiology, and potential applications in extraterrestrial habitats, which could have implications …
Read MoreRare Earth Hypothesis: Revisiting Life’s Cosmic Uniqueness Why in the News? Recent findings from the Kepler and James Webb Space Telescopes have revived interest in the Rare Earth Hypothesis, suggesting that while earth-sized planets in habitable zones are common, the exact conditions needed for complex life remain exceptionally rare and difficult to replicate. This renewed …
Read MoreStudying Tardigrades’ Space Survival and Resilience Why in the News? Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct the Voyager Tardigrades Experiment aboard the ISS, focusing on how tardigrades, microscopic eight-legged creatures known for their extreme resilience, revive, survive, and reproduce in space conditions like radiation and microgravity. This study aims to understand tardigrades’ space survival capabilities. …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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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