Space Sector
ESA’s Experiment on Frying in Space
The European Space Agency (ESA) has undertaken an intriguing study to investigate the effects of microgravity on culinary methods like frying. Conducted during parabolic flights that simulate weightlessness, this pioneering research aims to understand the dynamics of frying in space. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently launched an initiative to provide an overview of different aspects of Space Science and Technology to students. The program, named Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START), is an introductory-level training program ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Space System Design Lab
The space system design lab was inaugurated recently in Ahmedabad by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe). The Space Systems Design Lab’s purpose is to help space start-ups turn their innovative ideas into implementable models more quickly, ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
International Liquid Mirror Telescope
Recently, India inaugurated the largest International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) in Devasthal, Uttarakhand. This four-meter telescope is designed exclusively for astronomical observations and is the first optical survey telescope in India. The observatory will explore the deep celestial sky, classifying ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Space Tech Innovation Network
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Social Alpha to establish a SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN). What is Social Alpha? Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform supporting activities ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India Space Congress 2022
India Space Congress 2022 (ISC 2022) was organized from October 26 to 28 this year in New Delhi. What is ISC 2022? India Space Congress is an international congress that brings together government, industrial experts, policymakers, thought leaders, legal professionals ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
OneWeb-NewSpace India Partnership
OneWeb’s 36 Gen 1 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites will be launched aboard ISRO’s GSLV-Mk III. Key facts In April 2022, the London-based satellite communications satellite company OneWeb entered into a partnership with the NewSpace India Limited – the commercial arm ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Project NETRA: ISRO Signs pact to set up optical Telescope
The Indian Space Research Organization signed a pact with Indian Institute of Astrophysics to establish an optical telescope under “Project NETRA”. The organisation also tied up with NIT-Karnataka to set up a regional academic centre for space to promote research ..