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Discuss the scientific, economic, and strategic benefits of India’s planned Bharatiya Antariksha Station. How does it compare with international space stations?

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 …

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Third Launch Pad

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 …

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Gaganyaan Mission:

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 …

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ISRO test fires high-thrust Vikas engine:

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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Gaganyaan Mission:

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 …

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Gaganyaan: 

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 …

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Gaganyaan

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 …

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