Current Context : The world's first wooden satellite, developed by Japan, has been launched. The satellite will study how wood withstands space's extreme conditions. About Lignosat : It is jointly created by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, it represents eco-friendly satellite technology. Constructed from honoki wood (magnolia species) for its strength and workability; includes some aluminum and electronic components Key Features: Compact size : palm-sized cube (about 10 cm per side). Power sourced from solar panels. Purpose and Significance: To test wood's durability in space's extreme conditions like temperature shifts and radiation. Aims to reduce space debris; wooden satellites burn....Read More
Current Context : Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched India’s first analogue space mission in Leh, marking a major step in preparing for future human space exploration. What is an Analogue Space Mission? Analogue space missions are Earth-based simulations of space conditions, allowing researchers to recreate the environment and challenges of real space missions. These missions are essential for testing technologies, studying human responses, and preparing for long-duration space missions. Purpose: Tests technology and studies human behavior in isolated environments. Prepares for long-duration space missions by replicating interplanetary conditions, addressing psychological and physiological challenges. Collaborators: Joint effort by ISRO’s....Read More
Current Context : The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan. This initiative is designed to support over 400 planned lunar missions in the coming years, including those by space agencies and private companies. ABOUT MOONLIGHT PROGRAMME: Objective: Establish a satellite network for communication and navigation between Earth and the Moon to support lunar missions. Satellite Constellation: The program will consist of five satellites—one for high-speed communications and four for navigation. It will ensure coverage across distances of up to 400,000 kilometers between Earth and the....Read More
Current Context : Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has taken command of the International Space Station (ISS) and is leading the orbiting laboratory for the second time. NASA has announced that Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has handed over the command of the ISS to Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams . ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION The ISS program involves international crews, multiple launch vehicles, and extensive cooperation between research communities across the globe. It is a joint project of NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA. The ISS conducts experiments in various fields like biology, physics, and astronomy that would be impossible on....Read More
Current Context : Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) was launched by Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). Aim: Empower women for impactful contributions to scientific research and innovation. Objective: Strengthen gender-inclusive practices and foster women's leadership in space sciences. Framework: Strategic leadership capacity-building for 250 early-career researchers. KEY FEATURES: Sustainable mentoring networks. Addressing gender biases. Focus on leadership in diverse fields like astrophysics and telecommunications. Delivery Partner: Coventry UniversityK.Read More
Current Context : The Union Cabinet has given the green light for the development of India's Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration ambitions. Objective: Supports India’s space ambitions, including establishing the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 and a crewed lunar landing by Payload Capacity: Capable of carrying up to 30 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), three times the capacity of the current LVM3. Reusability: Features a reusable first stage and modular green propulsion systems, lowering costs and enhancing sustainability. Development Timeline & Budget: The project will take eight years to complete....Read More
Current Context : Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace unveiled Project 200. Project 200 is a technology demonstration mission to qualify a new unconventional satellite powered by an innovative propulsion system at around 200 km. Developed by Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based startup. Aim : to deploy satellites into Ultra-Low Earth Orbits (180-250 km), much lower than typical satellite orbits. Focuses on high-resolution Earth observation, telecommunications, and scientific missions.Read More
Current Context : Union Cabinet approved ₹1,236 crore for Venus Orbiter Mission. ABOUT VENUS ORBITER MISSION (VOM) It is a project of ISRO, also known as Launch Year: Scheduled for March 2028 Budget: ₹1,236 crore (~$149 million), with ₹824 crore for spacecraft development. MISSION GOALS: Study Venus's surface, subsurface, and atmosphere. Investigate the effects of solar radiationon Venus's thick atmosphere. Understand the planet’s evolutionand its extreme greenhouse conditionsRead More
Current Context : Cabinet approves budget of ₹2,104.06 crore for Chandrayan 4 mission. About Chandrayaan-4 It will be a remote mission seeking to retrieve samples of the lunar surface. Aim : to collect rocks and soil from the lunar surface and ensure their safe return to Earth. Focus on a soft landing on the Moon's surface. Launch Year : 2027. Technological Advancements: It will build on Chandrayaan-3, incorporating advanced technologies such as: Lunar docking. Precision landing. Sample collection. Safe return of the collected samples to Earth.Read More
Current Context : Iran successfully launched its Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit, utilising the Qaem-100 rocket developed by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. ABOUT CHAMRAN-1 SATELLITE It is an Iranian research satellite. Weight : 60 kg (132 pounds) Launched by the Qaem-100 satellite carrier, was put into a 550-kilometer (340-mile) orbit Mission : to test hardware and software systems for demonstrating orbital maneuvering technology in height and phase. Designed and manufactured by Iranian engineers at Iran Electronics Industries (SAIran), a defense ministry subsidiary, in collaboration with the Aerospace Research Institute and several private firms.Read More
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