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Russia Targets 2036 for Venera-D Venus Mission Launch Why in News ? Russia has announced plans to launch the Venera-D mission to Venus between 2034 and 2036. The mission will involve a lander, balloon probe, and orbital spacecraft, with preliminary design work beginning in January 2026 under its national space programme. Mission Plans and Development: …
Read MoreNISAR: India and NASA’s Landmark Earth-Observation Satellite to Launch on June 18, 2025 In a significant leap for international space collaboration and Earth sciences, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a groundbreaking NISAR project, is set to launch on June 18, 2025. This NISAR satellite launch will take place aboard ISRO’s GSLV launch vehicle …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Boeing launched its Starliner capsule with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to the International Space Station, marking its first crewed flight and joining SpaceX in providing NASA’s taxi service. The launch faced multiple delays due to spacecraft flaws, including software issues, parachute problems, and a helium leak, but proceeded successfully …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The NISAR satellite, set for launch this year, will provide comprehensive earth monitoring, aiding in climate, agricultural, and geological studies. Key projects, including Chandrayaan-4, Spadex, and an Indian astronaut’s ISS mission, highlight ISRO’s significant advancements and future plans in space exploration. About the Nasa ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Satellite: Joint …
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