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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? ISRO’s success in growing Lobia (black-eyed peas) in space through its CROPS module marks a significant step towards sustainable food sources for long-term space missions, overcoming challenges like microgravity and radiation. Why Grow Plants in Space? Sustainable food source: Plants can provide essential food for astronauts during long space missions to …
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. …
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