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Tianwen 1: China’s first Mars Exploration Mission
On April 24, 2020, the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) named its first Mars Exploration mission as Tianwen 1. The CNSA also announced that henceforth all the planetary missions are to be named as Tianwen series. Highlights The announcement comes ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
NAVIC Messaging System for Fisheries Department
On March 17, 2020, the Department of Space reported at the Parliament that ISRO has designed NAVIC messaging system and receiver. The system is currently used by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information system (INCOIS) Highlights The system is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GISAT-1
ISRO announced that it would be postponing the launch of the GISAT-1, its first geo imaging satellite, due to technical reasons. About the Satellite GISAT-1 or Geo Imaging Satellite 1 is the first such project of the ISRO. It is ..
GISAT 1: New Age Satellite to monitor India continuously to be launched on March 5
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is to launch GISAT 1 (Geo-Imaging Satellite) in order to watch Indian sub-continent continuously. Highlights The satellite is to be launched by the ISRO on March 5, 2020. The satellite is to be carried ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
ISRO to launch 10 Earth Imaging Satellites in 2020 including first Geo Imaging Satellite-1
On February 15, 2020, ISRO published its annual report 2019-20. According to the report, the Indian Space Research Organization will launch 10 Earth Observation Satellites in 2020-21. It includes the first Geo Imaging Satellite, GISAT-1. Highlights The report says that ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
ISRO to conduct second session of YUVIKA
The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to conduct the second session of its Young Scientist Programme for school children called Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA). The programme which was first launched in 2019 by ISRO, aims to inculcate the school ..
ISRO preparing 500 low cost satellite launch vehicles in 5 years
The Indian Space Research Organization is preparing itself to launch vehicles of cost Rs 30-35 crores. These vehicles are capable of carrying satellites weighing 500 kg Highlights According to ISRO, it has equipped itself to manufacture these satellite vehicles in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Bhuvan Panchayat 3.0 launched by ISRO
On January 29, 2020, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) launched Bhuvan Panchayat version 3.0. Highlights Under the project, the ISRO will collaborate with Gram panchayat members to understand their data requirements. The portal will function with the help of satellite ..