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Why 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? North Korea’s latest attempt to launch the Malligyong-1-1 reconnaissance satellite ended in a mid-air explosion due to engine reliability issues. The launch followed a trilateral summit between Seoul, Beijing, and Tokyo, highlighting regional tensions. About Reconnaissance Satellite: Intelligence satellite, commonly known as a spy satellite, is an Earth observation or communications …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO has invited private firms to build its heaviest rocket, LVM3, marking significant private sector involvement in India’s space program. This decision comes at an opportune time, enhancing India’s position in the international space market amid increasing satellite launch demand. source:slideshare About Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) : Previous Name: Geosynchronous Satellite …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Pakistan’s national space agency announced the launch of the Multi-Mission Communication Satellite (PAKSAT MM1) on May 30. The satellite launch, aided by China, will take place at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC). About Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission(SUPARCO): Establishment: Founded in 1961 in Karachi, Pakistan. Objectives: Learn rocketry and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Focus: The rise in satellite launches has led to a new crisis for spacefaring nations: space debris, which ISRO’s recent …
Read MoreIntroduction Urbanization represents a fundamental transformation in the way human societies are organized and how they interact with the natural environment. This process is characterized by a significant shift in population distribution, moving from predominantly rural settings to urban centers. The Essence of Urbanization At its core, urbanization is about the progressive increase in the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? TASL’s TSAT-1A optical satellite successfully deployed in space via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, marking a milestone in earth observation. About the Successful Deployment of TSAT-1A: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) confirms the successful launch of its sub-metre resolution optical satellite, TSAT-1A, into space. The deployment took place as part of the …
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