Category: Space Science
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
GG Tau A System | Protostar
The team from the National Institute Science Education and Research (NISER) studied a unique triple-star system called GG Tau A System.
MACE Telescope
An Article in The Hindu Explained | MACE in Ladakh opens its one-of-a-kind eye to cosmic gamma rays