Source: NIE Subject: Science and Technology Context: India achieved a key milestone in its human spaceflight programme as DRDO successfully conducted a qualification-level load test of the Drogue Parachute for the Gaganyaan mission. About Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute: What is it? The Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute is a crucial component of the deceleration system of India’s Gaganyaan …
Source: IE Subject: Science and Technology Context: ISRO has confirmed that an interplanetary dust particle (IDP) enters Earth’s atmosphere roughly every 16 minutes, based on measurements from India’s first cosmic dust detector Dust EXperiment (DEX). About Dust EXperiment (DEX): What it is? DEX is India’s first indigenously developed cosmic dust detector, designed to detect and …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of Space Q6. What are the major technological challenges in designing a human-rated launch vehicle? Examine how ISRO’s Crew Escape System addresses these challenges. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission and the focus on crew safety and human-rating of LVM3, highlighting the technological, …
Source: IT Context: The Department of Space announced that India’s third satellite launch pad at Sriharikota will be fully operational by March 2029. About India’s 3rd Launch Pad in Sriharikota by 2029: What It Is? A new Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. Designed for next-generation rockets and to …
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Source: HT Context: Union Minister confirmed in Parliament that India has completed the development and ground testing of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a key milestone ahead of India’s first human spaceflight. The long-term vision includes the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035 and Indian Moon Landing by 2040. About …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space. Q6. What is the significance of the Axiom-4 mission for India’s human spaceflight ambitions. How can its outcomes contribute to the Gaganyaan programme. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: India’s participation in the June 2025 Axiom-4 mission, through astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, marks a …
Source: TOI Context: India marked a historic moment in space exploration as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. About Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4): Ax-4 is the fourth private human spaceflight mission by Axiom Space to the ISS, designed to …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space Q5. Discuss the scientific, economic, and strategic benefits of India’s planned Bharatiya Antariksha Station. How does it compare with international space stations? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The announcement of India’s own space station by 2035, coupled with recent space achievements and …
Source: TOI Context: ISRO is set to send tardigrades (water bears) to the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission, marking India’s first human experiment in microgravity using these resilient micro-animals. About Water Bears and Axiom – 4 Mission: About Axiom-4 Mission: What it is: A 14-day crewed mission to the International Space …
Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister, approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. About Third Launch Pad (TLP): What it is: A state-of-the-art launch infrastructure to support Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLV’s) and as a standby for the Second …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in Space. Context: The static test of the human-rated solid rocket booster (HS200) for the Gaganyaan programme was recently completed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). What you need to know about the HS200? The booster engine is part of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently conducted a successful qualification test of its High Thrust VIKAS Engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Tamil Nadu’s Mahendragiri. The Vikas engine will power the ambitious Gaganyaan mission into space. About the Vikas engine: It …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently successfully conducted the qualification test of Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan programme for a duration of 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Tamil Nadu’s Mahendragiri. The performance of the engine met the test objectives and the engine …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Context: Australia will support India’s ‘Gaganyaan’ mission by tracking it through Cocos Keeling island. Significance: There are blind spots due to which there is a possibility of not receiving signals, sources said. The data relay satellite tracking from Cocos Keeling island is expected to help address …
Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Gaganyaan: Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the first uncrewed mission in December, as part of the human spaceflight programme ‘Gaganyaan’. It is facing challenges due to the adverse impact of the COVID-19-induced lockdowns that has disrupted hardware delivery schedules. As part of the mandate of …
