Solar Maximum 2024
In October 2024, the Sun entered its solar maximum phase, marking a peak in its 11-year cycle of heightened magnetic activity. This phase features increased…
Space
ESA’s PROBA-3 Mission
ESA’s PROBA-3 mission, set for a November 2024 launch aboard ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket, will demonstrate precision formation flying using two satellites to create an artificial…
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission
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India Inaugurates Asia’s Largest Cherenkov Telescope: MACE
India has inaugurated Asia’s largest imaging Cherenkov telescope, the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE), at Hanle in Ladakh at an altitude of 4,300 meters. Developed…
India’s Fifth Lunar Mission: Lupex
India’s National Space Commission has approved its fifth lunar mission, the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex), in collaboration with Japan’s space agency JAXA. This mission,…
ISRO’s PSLV C-37 Upper Stage Re-entry
On October 6, 2024, the upper stage of ISRO’s PSLV-C37 successfully re-entered Earth’s atmosphere after launching 104 satellites, including Cartosat-2D, in February 2017. This mission…
Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP)
The Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP), launched by India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council, aims to increase…
Union Cabinet Approves NGLV
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Modi, has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), designed by ISRO, to expand India’s…
ISRO’s 75 Technology Transfer Agreements
Summary: ISRO, along with IN-SPACe and NSIL, recently signed 75 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with private firms, marking a major step in India’s space sector…
