POEM-4 Mission Achievement

 Source:  TOI Context: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 mission achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds in space and operating India’s first space robotic arm, advancing space technology and extraterrestrial agricultural research. About Cowpea Seeds Experiment: What it is: Cowpea seeds (Vigna unguiculata), commonly known as lobia in Hindi, are nutrient-rich legumes often used in agricultural research …

SpaDeX Mission

Source:  TH Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to conclude 2024 with the PSLV-C60/SpaDeX mission, scheduled for launch on December 30, 2024. About SpaDeX Mission: Launch Vehicle: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C60) in its core-alone configuration. Aim: Primary: Demonstrate rendezvous, docking, and undocking of two spacecraft. Secondary: Transfer electric power between docked spacecraft for future …