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Why in the News ? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached just 6 million km from the Sun’s surface on March 22, 2025, setting a new record. It continues to study solar wind, corona, and magnetic fields, providing crucial insights into space weather and solar activity. Highlights of the Mission: The Parker Solar Probe, launched by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? This title highlights the core mission—SpaceX and NASA launching Crew-10 to rescue Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. It emphasizes the urgency of their return after nine months and the collaborative efforts of multiple space agencies in ensuring astronaut safety. Highlights of the Mission : SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew-10 mission …
Read MoreWhy in News? Scientists have released the first detailed geological map of the Moon’s south pole using data from Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover. The map confirms a global magma ocean, traces crater origins, and raises concerns over lunar contamination from future missions. Significance of the Lunar Map: Astronomers have created the first-ever detailed geological map of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, the first private astronaut mission to the ISS involving an Indian, highlighting India’s growing role in international space exploration. Mission Overview: Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4): The upcoming private spaceflight mission to the International Space Station …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India achieved its first in-orbit docking with SpaDeX satellites, expanded private sector contributions, approved a third launch pad, and made advancements in propulsion systems, solar research, and reusable rocket technologies under ISRO’s leadership. Key Missions and Milestones PSLV-C60 Mission Success: Launched on December 30, 2024, the mission deployed Space Docking Experiment …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO is set to launch its 100th mission on January 29, featuring NVS-02, a second-generation navigation satellite equipped with indigenously developed atomic clocks and L1 frequency, enhancing India’s NavIC system for accurate positioning and navigation services. Key Details of the Launch: Date & Time: Scheduled for January 29 at 6:23 AM …
Read MoreWhy in the news? On June 12, 2024, the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, India, announced the discovery of three new craters on Mars in the Tharsis volcanic region, located around 21.0° S, 209° W. The craters have been named Lal, Mursan, and Hilsa by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary …
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? China’s Chang’e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the far side of the moon. The probe started its return journey to Earth, carrying rock samples. Chang’e-6 is set to become the first mission to return samples from the moon’s far side, which permanently faces away from Earth. source:timesnow About Chang’e-6 Mission : …
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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