Context On August 16, 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission marks a significant milestone in Read More …
Tag: Astronomy & Space Technology
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
Context: In a rare event, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket recently suffered a failure in its upper stage engine that left 20 Starlink internet satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit. The rocket’s second stage experienced a liquid oxygen leak, and failed to complete a Read More …
Why does ISRO want to venture into planetary defence?
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated that the asteroid Apophis will pass by Earth at a distance of 32,000 km in 2029. The Indian space agency might send its own spacecraft, or collaborate with other space agencies. ISRO intends to develop capabilities in planetary Read More …
Why is the success of China’s sample return lunar mission significant?
Context: China’s Chang’e-6 became the first spacecraft to bring back samples from the far side of the Moon to the Earth. Timeline of Chang’e-6: The Chang’e-6 probe was successfully launched from China on a Long March-5 rocket on May 3, 2024. The lander descended Read More …