Indian Space Research Organisation
Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission
On April 2, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted a successful Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Overview of RLV LEX RLV LEX is a technology demonstrator ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
YUVIKA
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA) program to encourage students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and develop a passion for space science. Through this program, ISRO aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is TV-D1?
The first test vehicle demonstration (TV-D1) under the Gaganyaan mission will be conducted on May 2023. It aims to test the abort process mid-air, the parachute system, and the recovery of crew members after splashdown. The demonstration involves using single ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Aditya – L1 Solar Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization is working on a space project that will study the sun. The name of the project is Aditya L1. Recently, the ISRO chairman announced that the spacecraft is to be launched in June or July ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Space Tech Innovation Network
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Social Alpha to establish a SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN). What is Social Alpha? Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform supporting activities ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
“History of Indian Science and Technology” Project
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the project titled “History of Indian Science and Technology”. Similar project will be launched by the ICHR ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
What is ‘GAGAN Satellite Technology’?
India has achieved a major landmark after the Airports Authority of India (AAI) successfully conducted a trial by applying the latest indigenous satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) technology named GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation). Overview: IndiGo became the first airline ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Study on India’s Space Economy
Two premier research and educational institutions have released a study shedding light on the space economy of India. Even as India’s space programme expanded by leaps and bounds, the parameters surrounding it are vague. Overview: This study is a first-of-its-kind ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs