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Why 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? The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a third launch pad at Sriharikota, with a ₹3,984.86 crore budget. The new pad will support ISRO’s future launch vehicles and Indian manned space missions, enhancing capabilities. Approval and Budget Details: The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a third launch pad at …
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 satellites are preparing for a critical docking experiment. Currently 1.5 km apart, they are set to reduce their distance to 500 meters after overcoming earlier drift challenges, marking a milestone in space technology. Progress of SpaDeX Satellites: ISRO announced that the two SpaDeX satellites, part of a docking experiment, …
Read MoreReference: GS 3 – Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space. Why in the News? V Narayanan, currently serving as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Thiruvananthapuram, has been appointed as the next Chairperson of the Indian Space …
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 mission successfully deployed 10 payloads via the POEM-4 module. Facilitated by IN-SPACe, this initiative supports Indian startups, academics, and research organizations in testing space technologies, advancing private sector contributions to India’s space capabilities. About the Successful Deployment of Payloads: ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C60/Space Dock Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made history by coming within 6.1 million km of the Sun, enduring extreme temperatures and gathering unprecedented data to address mysteries about the Sun’s corona and solar winds. Milestone Achievement: On December 24, 2024, the Parker Solar Probe came within 6.1 million km of the Sun, the …
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. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe safely completed its closest approach to the Sun on December 24, passing 6.1 million km from its surface to study the corona, solar wind, and high-energy particle acceleration. Historic Milestone: On December 24, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe achieved the closest-ever approach to the Sun by any spacecraft. …
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