The Aditya L1 mission stands as India’s pioneering solar endeavour, scheduled to be launched on September 2, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This mission will be carried out by PSLV-XL launch vehicle. Scheduled to be located within a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange point 1 (L1), located at … Read more
Introduction The Gaganyaan mission, an unprecedented venture led by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), marks a giant leap for India in the field of human space flight. Embarking on a journey of sending three Indian astronauts into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a duration of up to seven days, the mission not only strengthens … Read more
The Vikram Lander is the Landing Module (LM). This lander is responsible for the soft landing on the moon. The Vikram Lander is an important part of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, designed to explore the Moon. After landing on the moon, it is responsible for launching the Pragyan rover (a type of lunar exploration rover). Named … Read more
What Is Pragyan Rover? Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Pragyan is a lunar rover that forms an integral part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The rover’s journey to the Moon was preceded by a previous attempt, Chandrayaan-2, which faced unfortunate circumstances. Pragyan, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘wisdom,’ stands as a remarkable … Read more
Airplanes are designed to float on water in the event of an emergency landing, allowing time for passengers and crew to evacuate. Buoyancy is achieved through a combination of design elements and air pockets within the aircraft. Most passenger planes have pockets of air trapped in the cargo hold, fuel tanks, and between different layers … Read more