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India–France TRISHNA Satellite Mission India and France are set to launch the TRISHNA satellite in 2027. TRISHNA stands for Thermal infraRed Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment. It is a joint Earth observation mission of ISRO and CNES. ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation, India’s national space agency. CNES stands for Centre National …
Read MoreISRO Opens LVM3 “Bahubali” Rocket to Private Sector India has taken a major step in space-sector reforms as IN-SPACe has invited private companies to participate in the Transfer of Technology (ToT) process for ISRO’s LVM3 rocket. LVM3, popularly called “Bahubali”, is India’s heaviest operational launch vehicle. This move will allow eligible Indian private companies to …
Read MoreCentre Signs MoU with ISRO for Water Research The Central government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Space Research Organisation to strengthen water research and satellite-based water resource management in India. The agreement has been signed between the Department of Water Resources and ISRO as part of the government’s effort to use …
Read MoreChandrayaan-2 Detects Possible Ice Beneath Lunar Surface Why in the News ? Scientists using data from Chandrayaan-2 have identified possible signs of sub-surface water ice in the Lunar South Polar Region. The discovery, based on radar observations, could support future lunar exploration and long-term human presence on the Moon. Key Findings from Chandrayaan-2 Mission Nearly …
Read MoreCHANDRAYAAN-3 ‘HOP’ EXPERIMENT REVEALS MOON’S SURFACE LAYERS Why in the News? New Discovery: Data from Chandrayaan-3 revealed that the Moon’s upper surface contains two distinct subsurface layers within a few centimetres, advancing critical technologies for future lunar missions and demonstrating capabilities comparable to those used in brahmos missiles guidance systems. Hop Experiment: The findings emerged …
Read MoreISRO Launches Strategic EOS-N1 Observation Mission Why in News ? ISRO is launching the PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 mission from Sriharikota, carrying DRDO’s Anvesha satellite and multiple co-passenger payloads, marking the 64th PSLV flight and highlighting India’s growing commercial and private space participation. PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission: Key Features: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched …
Read MoreISRO Launches BlueBird Satellite in Commercial Milestone Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile (USA) using LVM3-M6, marking the largest commercial communications satellite deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) by India. This launch, subject to environmental clearances and rigorous environmental …
Read MoreLunarcrete Emerges As Key Material For Moon Habitats Why in the News? With the US and China planning long-term lunar settlements, scientists are exploring lunarcrete, a construction material made from lunar regolith, to address challenges of radiation protection, extreme temperatures, and limited water availability on the Moon. This development draws parallels to Earth’s environmental concerns, …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …
Read MoreMartian Crater Named After Geologist M.S. Krishnan Why in the News? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved naming a 3.5-billion-year-old Martian crater after Indian geologist M.S. Krishnan, along with several Kerala-based names assigned to smaller Martian landforms, marking a major global recognition for Indian geoscientific heritage. This achievement highlights India’s growing presence in international …
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