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Russia to launch its own Space Station
The agreement between Roscosmos and its international partners is to run out in 2024. With this, Russia has planned to pull out of the International Space Station and launch its own space station in 2025. Highlights According to Russia, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) alert?
The Global Forest Watch recently reported that India recorded 82,170 forest fire alerts between April 1, 2021 and April 14, 2021. This is nearly double the number reported during the same period in 2020. The alert was based on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
NASA Ingenuity Helicopter makes historic flight
The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has successfully become the first aircraft in history to fly in another planet. Ingenuity Helicopter The helicopter was carried by the Perseverance Mars rover. Perseverance rover is a part of the Mars 2020 mission. The Mars ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Odyssey Completes 20 years: NASA releases Electric Blue Dune Images
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the US recently released the image of Mars to mark the 20th anniversary of Odyssey. The image depicted Dunes in Mars. About the images The set of images released were clicked on ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
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 ..