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Why 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. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India announces Chandrayaan-4, aiming to collect lunar samples and test docking technology, advancing its goals for future manned missions and a space station by 2035. Highlights of Chandrayaan-4: Mission Type: India’s next significant lunar mission following Chandrayaan-3. Budget: ₹2,104.06 crore ($253 million). Objectives: To collect lunar samples for return to Earth, …
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