Moon Mission Current Affairs, GK & News
VIPER Rover to Search Resources on Moon
Recently, US space agency NASA has announced to send its first mobile robot to the Moon in 2023. Mobile robot will search ice and other resources on and below the surface of moon. This mission is an example showing “robotic science mission” and “human exploration” go hand in hand. Key facts Mobile robot is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Moon Mission • NASA • Robotic Science Mission • South pole of Moon • VIPER rover • Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER)
Luna 25: Russian Moon mission
The Roscosmos is to launch Luna 25 by October 2021. The Roscosmos is the State Space Corporation of Russia that is responsible for space flights, aerospace research and cosmonautics programmes. About Luna 25 The Mission will carry a lander. The primary objective of Luna 25 is to prove landing technology. It is to carry thirty ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: European Space Agency • JAXA • Luna 25 • lunar exploration • Moon Mission • Roscosmos
Artemis Programme: NASA to land first person of colour on the moon
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration programme will land the first person of colour on the moon as a part of its Artemis Programme. In addition, NASA will also land first woman on the moon under the programme. Key Highlights NASA had finalised around 18 astronauts under its Artemis Programme. It included the Indian American ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: artemis programme • Lunar Mission • Manned Mission • Moon • Moon Mission • NASA • NASA’s 2024 Moon mission
High Court seeks EIA on Lonar lake colour change
The Bombay High court recently sought report on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Lonar lake from the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and GSI (Geographical Survey of India). Highlights The expert team from Geographical Survey of India and NEERI are to examine the findings of glass formation on the surface of the lake. Lonar ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Eco-Sensitive Zone • Environmental impact assessment • Lonar Lake • Moon • Moon Mission • National Geo-Heritage Monument
ISRO preparing 500 low cost satellite launch vehicles in 5 years
The Indian Space Research Organization is preparing itself to launch vehicles of cost Rs 30-35 crores. These vehicles are capable of carrying satellites weighing 500 kg Highlights According to ISRO, it has equipped itself to manufacture these satellite vehicles in around three weeks. ISRO has allocated 1,600 million USD to manufacture these satellite vehicles. Of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: India-France • India-UK • ISRO • Moon Mission • space • Space programme of India