Distribution of Sodium on the Moon’s surface Context: Scientists from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have mapped out the global distribution of sodium on the Moon’s surface. They used the CLASS instrument (Chandrayaan-2 large area soft X-ray spectrometer) carried by the second Indian Moon mission, […]
Satellites launched by SSLV in ‘wrong orbit, not usable’ For Prelims About Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV): SSLV is capable of carrying satellites which weigh less than or equal to 500 kg only. The vehicle is used to launch satellites to Low Earth Orbit […]
India’s Space Sector Context: Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood stated that the government would soon come up with a new space policy to increase private sector participation in the industry. Significance of the Space Sector: The space sector can hugely contribute to bolster connectivity […]
IN-SPACe Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) at Bopal, Ahmedabad today. What is IN-SPACe? The Union Government in order to increase the private sector participation has established this platform. This will […]
Estimating India’s space sector Context: Two premier institutes in the country HR Centre for development studies under Indian Institute of space science and technology have attempted at measuring the size of India’s space economy. About: • The reports have arrived at a figure of ₹36,794 […]