India looks like a network of lights from the space
Their democracy is wonderful. This country has made an entry into the world of space. We are prepared to be a part of it and will not hesitate to offer help. We will help ISRO too.”
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore finally return to earth
After spending nine months in an entirely different atmosphere, the two astronauts will undergo a 45-day acclimatization program to help their bodies recover from the physical strain.
India’s ISRO successfully docks 2 satellites in space
India has patented this docking system and has named it the ‘Indian Docking System’. Since no space agency is disclosing the details of this highly complex process, India had to develop its own docking system.
NASA will search for life on the moon of the planet Jupiter named ‘Europa’ !
The Europa Clipper spacecraft will enter Jupiter’s orbit on April 11, 2030, after which it will pass close to the ‘Europa’ moon 49 times in the next four years.
Chinese spacecraft that landed on the moon begins return journey
According to the plan, this craft will land in the desert of Mongolia on 25th June.
Chinese spacecraft lands on the far side of the moon
China is in the process of launching 3 more lunar missions. This will lead to the discovery of water on the moon and the construction of a permanent base.
US condemns North Korea for testing spy satellite
The representative of the United States said that North Korea is rapidly and illegally increasing its weapons production programme.
Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian to go into space as a tourist
Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin sent 6 people into space on 19th May. Gopi Thotakura from Andhra Pradesh was one among them and became the first Indian to go into space as a tourist.
ISRO to soon land its rover on the Mars
So far, only US and China have achieved this. This new Project has been named ‘Mangalyaan-2’.
5 to 8 times more ice on the moon than expected : New ISRO study
Ice is stored on both the poles of the moon. The ice can be made available by digging the ground. Therefore, human beings can live on the moon for long.