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Syllabus: GS – 3- Science and Technology in the field of Space technology Focus : This article examines SpaceX’s Mars mission, highlighting the current status, projected timelines, technical challenges such as in-space refueling, potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk’s roles, and concerns raised by NASA scientists. It underscores the complexities and considerations inherent in …
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 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? 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? SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon mission to rescue two NASA astronauts stranded in orbit after a technical failure with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, marking a significant achievement in space operations. Highlights of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch: Mission Purpose: SpaceX launched a two-person crew to the International Space Station (ISS) to rescue …
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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