The final frontier of space technology

Synopsis:  Emerging tech is helping leverage space for various terrestrial uses. Contents1 Introduction2 How the miniaturisation of satellites will be beneficial?3 How the use of AI will benefit Space sector?4 What lies ahead for India? Introduction Technological innovations are now driving space activities and research. The space industry is using technologies like 5G, advanced satellite… Continue reading The final frontier of space technology

Indian Space Association (ISpA) – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is ISpA?3 What is the aim of the ISpA?4 What is the rationale behind establishing ISpA?5 Why do we need ISpA when we already have ISRO?6 What are some pending issues/challenges/concerns?7 What is the way forward? Introduction Indian Space Association was recently launched by the Prime Minister of… Continue reading Indian Space Association (ISpA) – Explained, pointwise

Explained: How Jupiter Trojan asteroids will help NASA learn about evolution of solar system

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mission Lucy?3 What is the aim of the mission?4 What are the types of asteroids, and What are Trojan Asteroids? What is the News? NASA is set to launch the ‘Lucy’ Mission in the next week. What is Mission Lucy? Mission Lucy is NASA’s first mission to explore… Continue reading Explained: How Jupiter Trojan asteroids will help NASA learn about evolution of solar system

World Is Entering A New Moon Age 

Synopsis: About NASA’s Artemis programme, various consequences of India joining the programme and how India needs to tackle all this.  Contents1 Introduction 2 Why there is attraction of Moon? 3 What is NASA’s Artemis programme? 4 What is India’s dilemma regarding Artemis? 5 What are the consequences of these three options and what should India do?  Introduction  On September 7, 2019, India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander crashed in a cloud of lunar… Continue reading World Is Entering A New Moon Age 

India and the geopolitics of the moon

Synopsis: Delhi should take a hard look at the emerging challenges to the current space order and its interests on the moon, and develop strategies to pursue them through a national lunar mission. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the trends indicating a renewed global lunar activity?3 How are China and Russia partnering on space-cooperation?4 How is… Continue reading India and the geopolitics of the moon

The space race is getting harder

Source: Business Standard Relevance: Understanding the impact of the new space race Synopsis: A vast technological gap is opening up as humans race to colonize the solar system. A brief look into the space race of the past and the implications of the new age space race. Contents1 Why launching objects into space is hard?2… Continue reading The space race is getting harder

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