Category: Space Science
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology
ISRO has achieved a third consecutive success in the final test of RLV Landing EXperiment (LEX), following the success of RLV LEX-01 and LEX-02 missions.
International Space Station
Boeing Starliner successfully docks NASA crew at International Space Station.
Agnibaan
IIT Madras based Startup Agnikul Cosmos launched Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator), world’s 1st Rocket with single piece 3D-Printed Engine.
Zero Debris Charter (ZDC)
Twelve countries and European Space Agency (ESA) signed the Zero Debris Charter (ZDC)
PS4 Engine – 3D Printing
ISRO successfully conducted hot testing of 3D printed rocket engine at ISRO Propulsion Complex (Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu).
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Eta Aquariid meteor shower, associated with Halley’s Comet, occurred on the 5th and 6th of May 2024.
Semi-Cryogenic Engine
ISRO successfully conducted the first Pre-Burner Ignition trial for semi-cryogenic engine (SCE)-200.
Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR)
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) releases Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023