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Why in the news? ISRO’s SpaDeX mission marked India as the fourth country to successfully dock satellites in space, aided by favorable solar activity. This achievement is crucial for future missions requiring precise docking, highlighting the role of space weather. About ISRO’s Successful Docking: India became the 4th country after the US, Russia, and China …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India became the 4th country to successfully achieve space docking with its SpaDeX mission, showcasing advancements in satellite servicing and interplanetary missions, boosting India’s position in the global space market. India Achieves Space Docking Milestone: Achievement: India becomes the fourth nation globally to succeed in space docking. Technological Significance: The docking …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a third launch pad at Sriharikota, with a ₹3,984.86 crore budget. The new pad will support ISRO’s future launch vehicles and Indian manned space missions, enhancing capabilities. Approval and Budget Details: The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a third launch pad at …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s SpaDeX satellites are preparing for a critical docking experiment. Currently 1.5 km apart, they are set to reduce their distance to 500 meters after overcoming earlier drift challenges, marking a milestone in space technology. Progress of SpaDeX Satellites: ISRO announced that the two SpaDeX satellites, part of a docking experiment, …
Read MoreReference: GS 3 – Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space. Why in the News? V Narayanan, currently serving as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Thiruvananthapuram, has been appointed as the next Chairperson of the Indian Space …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s SpaDeX mission mrks a significant step towards mastering space docking technology. The successful docking of satellites is crucial for Chandrayaan-4, enabling lunar soil sample retrieval and future space station missions. SpaDeX: Pioneering India’s Space Docking Technology: ISRO launched the PSLV-C60 mission, placing two 220 kg satellites in orbit for its …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s PSLV-C60 is set to launch on December 30, 2024, deploying two satellites, “Chaur” and “Target,” into orbit. The mission showcases advancements in satellite technology, supporting India’s commercial and human spaceflight ambitions. Highlights of the Mission: Launch Details: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission is scheduled for December 30, 2024, at 9:58 PM IST. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO will launch ESA’s Proba-3 mission to study the Sun’s corona, utilizing precision formation flying, offering crucial solar weather insights and scientific collaboration opportunities for India. Mission Overview: ISRO will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission on December 4, 2024, using its PSLV rocket from Sriharikota. Proba-3 aims to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg communication satellite, was successfully launched on SpaceX Falcon-9 from Florida, marking the first collaboration between NSIL and SpaceX for satellite deployment. Highlights of the GSAT-20 Successfully Launched on SpaceX Falcon-9: India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg high-throughput communication satellite, was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket on November …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Defence Space Agency inaugurated its first space exercise, Antariksha Abhyas-2024, to enhance understanding of space assets, assess vulnerabilities, and strengthen coordination among defence forces and space agencies in India. About the Inauguration of ‘Antariksha Abhyas-2024’: The Defence Space Agency (DSA) launched its first-ever space exercise, Antariksha Abhyas-2024, in New Delhi. …
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