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Why 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. …
Read MoreRelevance: GS – 3 : Science and Technology – developments Why in the News? Researchers have introduced a new method to study black holes based on their effects on the light flowing around them. The study was published on November 7 in Astrophysical Journal Letters. The research was conducted by astrophysicists from the Institute for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO is launching ESA’s Proba-3 mission to study the Sun’s corona using advanced formation flying technology. The launch, scheduled for December 4, 2024, will be streamed live for public viewing. Mission Details: ISRO is set to launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission using the PSLV-C59 rocket. The launch is …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A recent study suggests Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, originated from a large asteroid torn apart by Mars’ gravity, solving the mystery of their unique orbits. Introduction: Mars’ Peculiar Moons: Mars has two small, lumpy moons: Phobos (27 km) and Deimos (15 km). Their irregular shapes and asteroid-like features have led …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO will launch ESA’s Proba-3 mission to study the Sun’s corona, utilizing precision formation flying, offering crucial solar weather insights and scientific collaboration opportunities for India. Mission Overview: ISRO will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission on December 4, 2024, using its PSLV rocket from Sriharikota. Proba-3 aims to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg communication satellite, was successfully launched on SpaceX Falcon-9 from Florida, marking the first collaboration between NSIL and SpaceX for satellite deployment. Highlights of the GSAT-20 Successfully Launched on SpaceX Falcon-9: India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg high-throughput communication satellite, was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket on November …
Read MoreWhy in the news? China’s Chang’e-6 mission brought back lunar soil samples, revealing volcanic activity on the moon’s far side billions of years ago, providing crucial insights into its geological history. Key Findings from Research: Researchers analysed lunar soil brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft, the first to collect samples from the moon’s far side. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Voyager 2, launched in 1977, continues transmitting data from interstellar space, revealing valuable insights into the solar system’s boundary, decades after its historic flybys of Uranus and Neptune. source:scribd Historic Journey and Planetary Discoveries: Launched on August 20, 1977, Voyager 2 was tasked with exploring the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? LignoSat, the first satellite made from wood, was launched to test wood’s durability in space, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional metal satellites and potential for future space structures. Introduction: LignoSat is the world’s first satellite with wooden components, launched aboard a SpaceX rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Developed by …
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