Synopsis: Questions related to Mars Missions are still answered. However, the hope of finding life on the planet excites humanity for further exploration of Mars. Background: Recently, as a part of Mars mission 2020, NASA launched orbiter Perseverance into Mars. Mars 2020 is a Mars rover mission forming part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program. It… Continue reading History and significance of Mars Missions
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Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
What is the News? Russia has successfully launched the Arktika-M satellite. The satellite was launched from the Soyuz carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. About Arktika-M Satellite: Arktika-M satellite is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite Objective: It is designed to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic region. Russia plans to send… Continue reading Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
What is the News? ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV-C51) rocket launched Brazil’s Amazonia-1 and 18 co-passenger satellites. PSLV-C51: It is the 53rd flight of the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) program. It was also the first dedicated mission for New Space India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO. The mission was undertaken under… Continue reading ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
Synopsis: The Perseverance mission on Mars will test out technologies to help sustain the presence of humans there. Further, it will help the future manned mission to Mars along with several other important experiments. Introduction The scientific community is suspecting that life may have existed on Mars before Earth. Thus, there might be a possibility… Continue reading Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
Importance of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
Synopsis: NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover touched down on the Martian surface. The results of the experiment will determine the quest for life on Mars and the future manned mission to Mars. Introduction Perseverance mission is the most advanced, most expensive, and most sophisticated mobile laboratory sent to Mars. The results will determine the next… Continue reading Importance of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
“Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project
What is the News? The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its first meeting recently. In that, the member countries approved the establishment of Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Facts: Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project: It is an international effort to build the world’s largest radio telescope. It is not a single telescope. It consists… Continue reading “Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project
ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
News: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that ISRO will be adopting 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote education in the field of STEM, Space education and space technology related Innovations for school students. Facts: Atal Tinkering Labs: It is an initiative by the Atal Innovation Mission,… Continue reading ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
First set of data from Chandrayaan-2 released: ISRO
Source: The Hindu News: Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has released the first set of data from Chandrayaan-2 Mission for the general public. Facts: Nodal Centre for Planetary Data: The Indian Space Science Data Centre(ISSDC) is the nodal centre of planetary data archive for the planetary missions of the ISRO. Chandrayaan-2 data: The Chandrayaan-2 data are required to be… Continue reading First set of data from Chandrayaan-2 released: ISRO
What is the Great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter?
Great conjunction:- Source: The Indian Express News: After nearly 400 years, Saturn and Jupiter will be brought closest in the night sky by an astronomical event called the “great conjunction” and popularly referred to as the “Christmas Star”. Facts: What is Conjunction? It is the name given to any event where planets or asteroids appear to… Continue reading What is the Great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter?
Project Loon
Source: Click here News: Project Loon has set a new record for the longest stratospheric flight by staying in air for 312 days. Facts: Project Loon: It is a project under a Google subsidiary.It consists of a network of stratospheric balloons designed to bring Internet connectivity to rural and remote communities worldwide. Additional Facts: Whitespace Internet: It uses… Continue reading Project Loon