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Why in the news? ISRO successfully launched the NVS-02 satellite aboard GSLV-F15 from Sriharikota. This landmark mission marks the 100th successful launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in space exploration and satellite technology. Launch of NVS-02: Strengthening India’s Navigation Capabilities India is set to enhance its indigenous satellite navigation system with …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s SpaDeX mission marked India as the fourth country to successfully dock satellites in space, aided by favorable solar activity. This achievement is crucial for future missions requiring precise docking, highlighting the role of space weather. About ISRO’s Successful Docking: India became the 4th country after the US, Russia, and China …
Read MoreWhy 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? 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 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 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? SpaceX successfully caught the Starship’s Super Heavy booster mid-air using robotic arms, advancing their goal of creating a fully reusable rocket system for future space missions. What is Starship? Starship is a two-stage, heavy-lift rocket system by SpaceX, consisting of the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft. It is the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Nasa launched the $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of conditions that could support life, with arrival expected in 2030. About the Nasa’s Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moon Europa: Nasa launched a $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SpaceX aims to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in the next two years, with potential crewed missions following based on the success of initial flights. About the Crewed Missions Contingency: Dependence on Uncrewed Success: The timeline for crewed missions will depend on the success of the uncrewed flights. Potential …
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