IDRSS: ISRO new satellite to help Gaganyaan crew

The Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) will track Indian satellites in low-earth orbits. It is a new satellite series that plans to set up a communication system between the space assets of India. Highlights The system is aimed to play vital role in India’s space station and space docking. It will also assist distant ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Gaganyaan • Gaganyaan Mission • Gaganyaan Programme 2022 • GSLV • Human Space Flight Programme • Indian satellites • IRDSS • ISRO

Project NETRA: ISRO Signs pact to set up optical Telescope

The Indian Space Research Organization signed a pact with Indian Institute of Astrophysics to establish an optical telescope under “Project NETRA”. The organisation also tied up with NIT-Karnataka to set up a regional academic centre for space to promote research and development. Project NETRA Project NETRA was launched by ISRO in September 2019. Under the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: DRDO • Indian satellites • ISRO • NETRA • Satellites • Space Debris • Space Mission • Space Sector

GoI launches GEMINI Device for Disaster Warning

The Government of India launched the GEMINI device that will provide information related to disaster warning. This is exclusively designed for fishermen about disasters when they are 10 to 12 km away from the coast. GEMINI GEMINI is Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information. It disseminates seamlessly about emergency situations, communication on disaster ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Fisheries • Fishermen • GAGAN • Gemini • GEMINI Device • GSAT • Indian satellites • ISRO • sea fishing