Category: Space Science
First detailed Geological Mapping of Moon’s South Pole
Researchers from ISRO and other contributors have created the first detailed lunar map using data from the Pragyan rover, which was deployed by Vikram during the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Einstein Ring
The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission recently discovered an Einstein ring in the galaxy NGC 6505, which is about 590 million light-years away from Earth.
Jet Streams | WASP-127b
Astronomers have discovered that WASP-127b, a giant gaseous planet 520 light-years away, has jet-stream winds blowing at an incredible 33,000 km/hour as it orbits its star closely.
NVS-02 satellite | NavIC
ISRO successfully launches the NVS-02 satellite, marking its 100th launch from Sriharikota.
Vikas Engine
ISRO successfully demonstrated the restart capability of its Vikas liquid engine at the Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri.
India’s 1st private satellite constellation ‘Firefly’
Indian private space-tech firm Pixxel has successfully launched ‘Firefly’, marking the nation’s first private satellite constellation.
Quantum Satellite
India plans to launch a quantum satellite in “2-3 years for quantum communications
Dark Comets
Astronomers recently confirmed dark comets fall into two main categories: smaller objects that reside in our inner Solar System, and larger objects (100 metres or more) that remain beyond the orbit of Jupiter.
Cryogenic Technology
ISRO successfully hot-tested its CE-20 cryogenic engine for sea-level ignition at ISRO Propulsion Complex