Moon Mission Current Affairs, GK & News
NASA’s Moon landing sites for Artemis III mission
NASA is in full preparation to send its astronauts to moon again. Ths US space agency is currently focusing on the launch of its Artemis I rocket which is scheduled to be launched on August 29, 2022. This rocket is moved to the launch pad for final preparation. Highlights Amid all these happenings, NASA has ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Artemis I rocket • artemis programme • Artemis-III mission • Artemis-III surface mission • Lunar Mission • Manned Mission • Moon • Moon Mission • NASA • NASA’s 2024 Moon mission
Yutu 2
Yutu – 2 is a Chinese lunar rover that was launched to the moon in Chang’e 4 mission. It was launched in 2018 and it landed on the moon in 2019. Recently, the rover spotted a cube – shaped mystery hut on the far side of the moon. What is the mystery object spotted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Chang'e • China • Lunar Mission • Moon Mission • yutu-2
Australia: Rover on the Moon Project
Private companies in Australia and Canada are developing a moon mission, in association with the University of Technology Sydney. Highlights Under this mission, Australian technology will be sent to the moon by mid-2024, to hunt water on it. If the plan is successful, it will be the first rover made up of Australia components, to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs • Today's News Headlines
Topics: Australian Moon Mission • Australian Rover on Moon • EXPLOR Space Technology • Moon Mission • Stardust Technologies • University of Technology Sydney
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 / World 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 / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: artemis programme • Lunar Mission • Manned Mission • Moon • Moon Mission • NASA • NASA’s 2024 Moon mission