Satellites
ISRO’s PSLV Launches Proba-3 Mission
ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will take off from Sriharikota on December 4, 2024, at 4:08 pm. The launch involves collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and New Space India Limited (NSIL). About the PSLV The PSLV is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India Launches First AI Lab in Space
TakeMe2Space, a Hyderabad-based company, will launch MOI-TD, which represents India’s first AI lab in space. The launch is scheduled for mid-December 2024, which will use ISRO’s PSLV C60 rocket and aims to make space research more affordable and accessible. Objectives ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India Launches Unique Proba-3 Mission
India’s PSLV rocket will launch two satellites on December 4, 2024, named Proba-3, which is a groundbreaking endeavour. It is the first to fly two satellites in parallel formation for extended periods. The primary goal is to study the solar ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
SpaceX Launches GSAT-20 Satellite for India
India is advancing its communication capabilities with the upcoming launch of GSAT-20 which will be carried out by SpaceX on November 19, 2024. The collaboration marks a partnership between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and SpaceX. Launch Details The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
CarbSar – Britain’s Spy Satellite
British companies Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Oxford Space Systems are teaming up to launch a low-cost radar satellite next year. Called CarbSar, the satellite is designed to fill the gap in Britain’s spying capacity. Importance of CarbSar The Ukraine ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is H3 Rocket?
The H3 rocket recently experienced an engine failure during liftoff from the JAXA Tanegashima spaceport, prompting JAXA to send a self-destruct signal. JAXA is Japan Space Aerospace Exploration Agency. It was carrying the ALOS-3 satellite (Advanced Land Observation Satellite for ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Kuafu-1: China’s first space-based solar telescope
The Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S) – China’s first space-based solar telescope – was launched recently. Key facts The Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S) was launched aboard the Long March-2D carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA – Eyes on the Solar System Tool : 7 GK & Current Affairs Facts
Recently NASA has updated its 3D visualization ‘Eyes on the Solar System’ tool. This new and improved system now makes interplanetary travel easier and more interactive than before. Important Facts This latest edition of “Eyes on the Solar System” lets ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Atlas V Rocket carrying SBRIS Geo-5 Missile Warning Satellite launched for US Space Force
On May 19, 2021, the United Launch Alliance launched the Atlas V Rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The Atlas V rocket carried SBRIS Geo-5 Missile Warning Satellite. SBRIS Geo-5 Missile Warning Satellite The satellite will provide key ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
NEO-01: China’s robot prototype to catch space debris
A Space Mining Startup of China recently launched NEO-01. It is a robotic platform launched into the low earth orbit. It will conduct experiments on space debris removal technique. About NEO-01 The NEO-01 robot was launched on Long March 6 ..