International Space Station Current Affairs, GK & News
China launches Tianhe space station core module
On April 29, 2021, China launched the core module of its Space Station. This is an important milestone in the country’s ambitious plan of establishing a permanent human presence in space. The module that was launched is called Tianhe. The Space Station China is building is called Tiangong. Tiangong Tiangong means “Heavenly Space”. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: China Space Programme • International Space Station • Tiangong 2 space lab • Tiangong program • Tiangong-1 • TIANGONG-2 • Tiangong-3
SpaceX Crew 2: Key Facts
The SpaceX Crew 2 is the second crewed flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft. It is the third overall crewed orbital flight. Under Crew 2 Mission, NASA and SpaceX together transported four astronauts to the International Space Station. About Crew 2 It transported four members from international space agencies and from NASA to the International Space ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Commercial Crew Programme • Crew 2 • Falcon 9 • International Space Station • NASA • SpaceX
NASA to launch SpaceX Crew 2
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on World Earth Day (April 22). NASA is to launch the mission along with SpaceX. About SpaceX Crew 2 It is the second crewed operational flight of Crew Dragon Spacecraft. The mission will transport four scientists to the International ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Crew Dragon Capsule • ESA • International Space Station • JAXA • NASA • SpaceX • World Earth Day
Russia Launched Cargo Ship to International Space Station
Russia has launched a new progress cargo ship into orbit in February 14, 2021. The cargo ship was launched in order to deliver the cargo to the seven crew members in the International Space Station (ISS). More in news The space agency of Russia, Roscosmos, launched the Progress MS-16 cargo ship. It is also called ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Cargo Ship • International Space Station • Progress 77 • Progress MS-16 cargo ship • Soyuz Rocket
SpaceX Crew-1 Mission: Four Astronauts launched into space
On November 16, 2020, SpaceX launched four astronauts into the space under Mission Crew 1. The Crew Dragon capsule becomes the first spacecraft to be certified by NASA after 40 years. Being the first in a series, there will be regular flights by the SpaceX to the International Space Station. Highlights The SpaceX Falcon 9 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Boeing • Crew Dragon • Crew Dragon Capsule • crew1 • Falcon 9 rocket • International Space Station • NASA • SpaceX