Dr. AK Anil Kumar, head of ISRO’s Network for Space Objects Tracking and Analysis (NETRA), has verified that the temporary mini-moon of Earth, which will orbit our planet for 53 days, would not be visible to the unaided eye. The diameter of the mini-moon, known as 2024 PT5, is only 10 meters. Due to its … Read more
Russia and China are partnering to build a nuclear power plant to power future lunar communities. Interest has been sparked by a recent report from the Russian news source TASS, which suggested that India would take a look at participating in this project. The goal of the project, which is being led by the state … Read more
India has set its sights on the cosmos, as the government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unveils a bold vision for its space program. This vision includes sending an Indian astronaut to the moon by 2040 and establishing an Indian Space Station, named ‘Bharatiya Antariksha Station,’ by 2035. These ambitious goals follow India’s successful … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully used a novel slingshot effect on Chandrayaan 3, a Moon-bound probe. This operation, which involves harnessing the gravity of a celestial body to change the spacecraft’s course, not only saved fuel but also supplied critical information about Earth and the Moon during its orbits around Earth. The … Read more