Why in news? In the quest for extraterrestrial life, the mantra has always been simple yet profound: “Follow the Water.” For decades, astrobiologists have focused on this directive, driven by the belief that water is essential for life as we know it. This journey has led scientists to explore not just the surfaces of distant … Read more
Why in news? Astronomers have unveiled an exciting discovery – a potentially habitable exoplanet orbiting a star relatively close to our solar system. This newfound world, named Gliese 12 b, sits roughly 40 light-years away, making it one of the closest Earth-sized exoplanets identified so far. The details of this discovery were published in a … Read more
Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently made a significant leap in the world of space technology with the successful test of a 3D-printed rocket engine. This groundbreaking achievement marks a new era of possibilities in spacecraft design and manufacturing. But what exactly is 3D printing, and how is it revolutionizing the … Read more
Why in news? In a significant achievement for responsible space exploration, ISRO’s recent PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission achieved near-zero debris in Earth’s orbit. This accomplishment was made possible by converting the final stage of the rocket into the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3). Instead of lingering in orbit as space junk, POEM-3 was designed to safely re-enter … Read more
Why in news? The Indian Prime Minister recently lay the groundwork for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) second rocket launchport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. What is the requirement for a new launch port? Capacity and Overburdening: Opening of the space sector to private players is expected to increase commercial launches significantly. This surge in … Read more