Author: Misum Hasan

ISRO’s Pushak launch vehicle is reusable, ISRO has been developing it since 2012 under the code name RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle) now renamed as “Pushpak”, It is still in the development phase and expected to take off maiden flight around 2026. It is a fully reusable, and single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) rocket, which means it will launch vertically with the help of boosters, and boosters will separate from Pushpak after exhaust, Pushak will fly autonomously and deploy satellites in designated orbit, and return to earth and land horizontally on an airstrip like an airplane. Its first experimental test called the “Hypersonic Flight…

ISRO Secures European Satellite Launch Contracts Amidst Russia’s 90% Loss in Orders due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and ISRO’s position in the space sector strengthened. European nations depended on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft for satellite launches but distanced themselves after the invasion and on the other hand ISRO’s rockets continued gaining success in their missions. Although Elon Musk’s SpaceX is the largest space agency in the world in the number of launches per year. Europe is the largest customer of SpaceX. SpaceX is the most economical and most diversified in types of payload launch. After SpaceX ISRO is the…

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch 4 crews to the International Space Station by the Crew-8 mission. This mission carries NASA astronauts, Matthew Dominick as the commander, Michael Barratt as the pilot, and Jeanette Epps as the mission specialist along with Roscosmos cosmonaut mission specialist Alexander Grebenkin. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the crew aboard the Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, from Launch Complex Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday, March 3 at 10:53 p.m. EST. The targeted docking to the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module is set for Tuesday, March 5, at…

Intuitive Machine’s Nova-C Odessus Lander stopped working on Thursday but lasted longer than the expectation of the company after a side-way landing near the Malapert A crater on the south pole of the moon. On February 22, Odessus achieved a significant milestone as it touched down, marking a momentous accomplishment for the United States. This landing comes 50 years after the last American mission, the Apollo, touched down on the moon. Nova-C Odessus Lander Halts Operations After One Week It was designed for one lunar day equivalent to 14 days on Earth but it was landed at noon on the…

Vyommitra, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), This AI-powered and voice command humanoid robot, designed with a female appearance, is set to play a crucial role in India’s manned space mission plans, specifically in the Gaganyaan mission. Unlike traditional robots, Vyommitra has been equipped with features and capabilities to mimic and execute tasks similar to those performed by human astronauts, making her a key component in the preparatory stages of human space travel. This cutting-edge female robot vyommitra is scheduled to travel to space on the Gaganyaan G2 mission, an initial mission before those involving human astronauts. Her…

Group Captain Angad Prathap is one of the four astronauts prepared to go into space in 2025 by the Gaganyaan mission. He was born in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, on 17 July 1982, he graduated from the National Defence Academy and received his commission on 18 December 2004 in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Serving as a flying instructor and a test pilot, he boasts around 2,000 hours of flying experience. His flight repertoire includes various aircraft such as Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, An-32, and more. His journey to becoming an astronaut…

Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on October 10, 1985, is set to embark on the Gaganyaan mission along with three other astronauts, At 38 years old, he holds the distinction of being the youngest among the team. His educational journey took place at City Montessori School (CMS), and He tied the knot with Dentist Kamna Shukla in 2009, and the couple was blessed with a son named Kiyas, who is around 5 years old. At the age of 16, he successfully cleared the NDA (National Defence Academy) examination. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force on January…

Ajit Krishnan was born on April 19, 1982, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Krishnan embarked on his journey with the Indian Air Force (IAF) after graduating from the National Defence Academy. His exceptional skills and leadership were recognized early on, leading to his receipt of both the President’s Gold Medal and the Sword of Honour at the Air Force Academy. His commission into the IAF’s fighter stream on June 21, 2003, marked the beginning of a distinguished career. Ajit Krishnan’s tenure as a flying instructor and test pilot has been marked by an impressive accumulation of approximately 2,900 hours of flying…

ISRO unveiled 4 Gaganyaan astronauts for the Indian Human Space Flight Mission aka Gaganyaan mission. ISRO in collaboration with the Indian Air Force selected the 4 astronautes. Gaganyaan mission is the mission of ISRO to send 3 Indian astronauts into orbit of 400 km for 3 days and bring them safely to Earth. This mission is expected to launch in 2025. There is an expectation that one of these astronauts will participate in a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024. Additionally, future Gaganyaan Mission 2 plans include the inclusion of female astronauts in space exploration. Gaganyaan…

It has been revealed that Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, known for his expertise as a Sukhoi fighter pilot, has been selected to lead the Gaganyaan mission as its commander. An alumnus of the 163rd Course at the National Defence Academy, Group Captain Nair joined the Indian Air Force on December 19, 1998. He has gathered around 3,000 hours of flight experience, navigating through a diverse fleet that includes the powerful Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, and various other aircraft. His role as a Category A Flying Instructor and Test Pilot highlights his crucial position in leading a top-tier Su-30 Squadron.Group…