INTERPLANETARY MISSIONS
Elon Musk¡¯s SpaceX prepares for Starship¡¯s sixth test flight, Donald Trump set to attend
SpaceX is poised for its next Starship megarocket test flight on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump expected to witness the second ever attempt to catch its descending booster stage in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been a constant presence at Trump's side since the Republican's election victory, joining him at meetings with Argentina's President Javier Milei and even at a UFC fight.
Isro launches analogue mission in Leh to train astronauts
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launches its first analogue space mission in Leh, Ladakh, to simulate extra-terrestrial conditions and study long-term human spaceflight challenges. This mission includes testing habitats and technologies, with collaborations involving multiple Indian institutions.
India¡¯s first analogue space mission kicks off in Leh
The mission will simulate the extreme conditions of extraterrestrial environments, marking a milestone in India¡¯s quest to advance human spaceflight and analogue research in support of the Gaganyaan programme and future missions such as Bharatiya Antariksh Station, the company said in a press statement.
Can Donald Trump help Elon Musk send a rocket to Mars?
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, aims to land its Starship on Mars by January 2029 despite significant challenges. Major technological advancements and successful launch windows are necessary. Funding and political support remain uncertain. Musk forecasts that a second Trump presidency would be crucial for this mission. Achieving this goal would demonstrate SpaceX's commitment to space exploration.
Trump says SpaceX will reach Mars if he's elected. Could that really happen?
Elon Musk aims to send astronauts to Mars by January 2029, aligning with a potential second Trump presidency. However, numerous technological challenges and funding uncertainties persist, including reliable life-support systems, in-orbit refueling, and securing necessary resources for the return trip. SpaceX must also address commitments to NASA's Artemis moon missions.
Gaganyaan should proceed with caution, don't want another Boeing incident: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath emphasized caution for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight. He also highlighted the importance of the Venus Orbiter Mission, set for a 2028 launch. Somanath praised the growing interest in space startups and their contributions to the sector.
Cabinet approves development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle: All you need to know about India's next leap into space
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). This initiative aims to enhance India's space capabilities with a focus on human spaceflight and lunar missions by 2040. The NGLV will offer higher payload capacity and reusability features, involving significant industry participation.
Juice spacecraft to make history with Earth-Moon flyby before Jupiter expedition
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Juice probe, launched in April 2023, will perform a historic double gravity assist flyby of the Moon and Earth next month to save fuel on its journey to Jupiter. The mission aims to explore Jupiter's icy moons: Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. This manoeuvre, meticulously planned at ESA's operations centre, is critical for the spacecraft's trajectory. The successful execution will mark a significant milestone in space exploration, setting the stage for future missions.
ISRO planning another Mars mission, to send lander with a helicopter to Red Planet: Report
ISRO plans to send a lander to Mars, deploying a rover and rotocopter. The rotocopter, similar to NASA's Ingenuity quadcopter, will gather data on Martian weather patterns and aid in strategic planning for exploration missions.
ISRO's first solar mission Aditya-L1 to reach its destination on January 6: Chairman Somanath
ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission, launched on September 2, is nearing its final maneuver and is set to reach the L1 point on January 6, said ISRO Chairman S Somanath. The spacecraft has already completed four earth-bound maneuvers and a TL1I maneuver.
ISRO to put first Indian astronaut on Moon by 2040
??Currently, they are undergoing mission-specific training at Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) in Bengaluru, said ISRO chief S Somanath, who is also Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman of, Space Commission.
Aditya-L1: ASPEX payload has commenced its operations, says Isro
Aditya-L1 is the second spacecraft that the ISRO could send outside the sphere of influence of the Earth. The first one was the Mars Orbiter Mission.
You can help Isro plan next space mission. Here are details
Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is inviting the youth of India to participate in a space robotics challenge named 'Isro Robotics Challenge-URSC 2024'. The challenge aims to provide development opportunities in space robotics and harness the creative thinking of the nation's youth for Isro's interplanetary missions. Participants will have a chance to showcase their skills by building robots capable of performing tasks inspired by real-life challenges faced by space robotics.
PM Narendra Modi reviews readiness of Gaganyaan Mission, affirms its launch in 2025
The first unmanned test of Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) for the Gaganyaan mission is scheduled for October 21 at 8 am from the first launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Tuesday.
Should aim to send first Indian to the Moon by 2040: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set new goals for the country's space program, including the establishment of an Indian Space Station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040. The progress of the Gaganyaan Mission, which aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capability, was discussed during a meeting.
Aditya L1: Study of solar quakes must as they affect geomagnetic field, says IIA scientist
Ahead of India's Aditya-L1 solar mission, a top scientist said the monitoring of the Sun on a 24-hour basis is a must to study solar quakes which can alter the geomagnetic fields of earth. The Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun is slated to be launched at 11.50 am from the Sriharikota spaceport on Saturday.
India capable of launching more interplanetary missions, says ISRO chairman
An elated Somnath said he and his colleagues were happy and proud to be part of the great achievement of the ISRO and requested people to continue their support in their future endeavours. "We are capable to travel more to moon, mars or venus...But, we have to enhance our confidence for that...besides that there should be more investment as well," he said.
Preparing mission to study the Sun through Aditya-L1 mission: ISRO Chairman
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is readying its first dedicated polarimetry mission, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), to study bright astronomical X-ray sources. Additionally, the Aditya-L1 mission will be used to study the Sun, while discussions are underway to create a satellite to study exoplanets.
Chandrayaan-3: India's moon lander clears key tests successfully
According to ISRO, the Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully underwent EMI/EMC test during January 31-February 2 at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite subsystems in the space environment and their compatibility with the expected electromagnetic levels.
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