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Gaganyaan: ISRO successfully test fires liquid fuel engine
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the third long duration hot test of liquid fuel powered, Vikas Engine. Highlights With this testing, ISRO has moved further for its first human space mission Gaganyaan. Third long duration hot test ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
ISRO receives Patent for Liquid Cooling and Heating Garment
The Indian Space Research Organization has received patents for its LCHGs. LCHGs are Liquid Cooling and Heating Garment that are used to provide comfortable temperature to the astronauts in space. About LCHG The garment protects the astronauts from hot and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Union Cabinet approves setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) in Moscow
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) at Moscow in Russia eyeing Russian partnership for 2022 Gaganyaan Mission . The unit will enable effective technical coordination for timely interventions on diversified matters with ..
ISRO signs pact with IAF for astronaut training
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have recently signed a MoU for getting Indian astronauts trained for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. The development formally involves IAF’s Bengaluru-based medical arm, the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), ..
ISRO launches Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) in Bengaluru
On January 30, ISRO launched the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) at its headquarters in Bengaluru for the human spaceflight programme. The centre is the hub of ISRO’s future manned missions. HSFC shall be responsible for the implementation of Gaganyaan ..
Human Space Flight Centre Inaugurated
The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) which would be the core of ISRO’s future manned missions was inaugurated at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. The Human Space Flight Centre will implement the first development flight of Gaganyaan with the support ..