XPoSat
Theme:- ISRO successfully launched XPoSat in low Earth orbit on January 1, 2024. This marked a significant moment for India’s space programme, as it made India the second nation in the world, after the US, to have a dedicated observatory
National Quantum Mission
Theme:- Launched on April 19, 2023, the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is a significant step forward for India’s scientific and technological development. With a budget of Rs 6,003 crore and a timeline of 2023 to 2031, the mission aims to
Asteroid Bennu sample – OSIRIS-REx
Theme:- On 24 September 2023, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft delivered the sample it collected from the asteroid Bennu to Earth using the sample capsule.
- In September 2016, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer) spacecraft was sent
Global Space Economy
What is the Space Economy?- The space economy is the use of space to create value and provide benefits to humans. It includes activities such as telecommunications, earth observation, navigation, and space tourism.
ISRO’s Aditya L1 Mission
Theme:- Aditya L1 is a solar mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is scheduled to be launched on September 2, 2023, at 11:50 AM IST from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This marks the first time India is sending