Author: Misum Hasan

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 astronauts. 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…

The Union Cabinet, through an amendment in the foreign direct investment policy for the space sector, permits 100% FDI in Indian Space Sector. This policy alteration aligns with Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s vision of achieving “Atmanirbhar Bharat” or a self-reliant India. The liberalization of the Indian space sector now permits foreign direct investment in specified sub-sectors/activities. This reform in FDI is set to improve the ease of doing business within the country, paving the way for increased foreign direct investment inflows. Consequently, this will contribute to the growth of investment income and employment opportunities. Pawan Goenka, leading the Indian…

You will get Intuitive Machine 1 Nova-C Updates or IM 1 Live Status or Odysseus Update for every significant milestone as they progress towards landing on the moon. Intuitive Machines is a company and Nova-C is a class of lunar lander designed and developed by Intuitive Machines. Intuitive Machines (IM) named their first lunar lander for the IM-1 mission with the name “Odysseus”, also identified by alternative names such as “TO2-IM” and “CLPS TO2-IM”. Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 was launched by Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket on February 15, 2024, at 1:05 AM EST or 15 February 2024 at 6:35 AM…

Japanese researchers have created a miniature satellite called LignoSat, crafted from magnolia timber. This wooden satellite is designed to safely disintegrate into ash upon re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere. This environmentally friendly satellite has been created to combat harmful aluminum particles and debris in space set to launch by NASA in the summer. Researchers at Kyoto University, in collaboration with the logging company Sumitomo Forestry, constructed this satellite to explore the concept of using biodegradable materials like wood to tackle the issue of space pollution. During an experiment on the International Space Station (ISS), magnolia wood was discovered to be stable…

India’s first private spy satellite named TSAT-1A, built by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with the Latin American company Satellogic Inc. is set to launch by SpaceX rocket in April. This satellite will be used by Indian defense forces to gather discreet information and also this information will be shared with friendly nations. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has its satellites capable of capturing images, but their use is somewhat restricted. Currently, India relies on American companies to obtain the required spy data. It’s worth noting that only a few countries, like the US, Russia, China, and…

India is launching 30 space missions in the last quarter of 2023-2024 and the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as unveiled in a manifesto by the Indian space regulator IN-SPACe. This initiative includes 7 launches from space startups Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos. Among 30 launches over the next 14 months, some are experimental launches of the Gaganyaan mission including 2 unmanned flights of the Gaganyaan mission before the manned mission and some launches from the newly developed rocket SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle). Around 14 space missions are commercial and in this mission around 7 missions will be launched by NSIL.…

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko is poised to make history with an anticipated world record, spending an impressive 1,110 days, roughly three years, in space. At 0830 GMT, the 59-year-old Kononenko surpass the achievements of his compatriot Gennady Padalka. Padalka, who retired in 2017, had accumulated a total of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds over five space flights. This marks Kononenko’s fifth space flight, and upon the completion of the ongoing expedition in April 2024, he will have accumulated an impressive 1,110 days in space. His current journey to the International Space Station (ISS) began in September…

Indian space startup Astroborne Aerospace developing a private astronaut training facility in Navi Mumbai for space tourism. It could be Asia’s first private training facility and is set to commence operations in 2026. The facility will cater to private astronauts, government personnel, and space enthusiasts. India’s Private Astronaut Training Facility India’s upcoming facility, located on a 4-acre plot in Navi Mumbai, will dedicate 1.5 acres to a cutting-edge training center. The proposed facility aims to offer specialized training, incorporating modules such as hypoxia chambers, space suit acclimatization, G-Force exposure, and spacecraft ingress/egress simulations. Additionally, it will feature an onsite analog…

NASA and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works are collaborating on the development of an experimental X-59 Supersonic Jet. The initial design work for this jet commenced in February 2016, aiming for the commencement of flight testing in 2021. However, due to delays, the current plan is for its inaugural supersonic flight to take place in 2024. NASA’s Quesst mission revolves around the X-59, which Quesst stands for “Quiet SuperSonic Technology.” This mission aims to showcase the X-59’s ability to achieve supersonic flight without producing disruptive sonic booms. It will also assess public perceptions of the quieter sonic “thumps” generated during overhead…