Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group
This MoU is on cooperation in the fields of remote sensing of the earth, satellite communication & navigation, and space science.
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IISER-Mohali, ISRO, IIA scientists find clues on rare binary star system called symbiotic recurrent nova
Symbiotic stars are binary stars that interact over a long period and consist of an evolved giant providing mass to a hot, compact object.
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IIT-Hyd Prof Sharma develops Metal-CO2 battery for improved feasibility of Indian Mars Mission
The Mars Mission may soon be more feasible due to an indigenously developed Metal-CO2 battery.
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IIA, DST scientists develop model to map plasma motion around black holes to probe light variations
The model that can help probe the nature of plasma processes in black hole systems that could include powerful jets.
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PM Modi meets space industry leaders; Agnikul, Bharti, L&T, PIXXEL, MapmyIndia talk ISRO collab
In June 2020 the space sector was opened up, enabling the participation of Indian private sector in space activities.
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Once in a lifetime: Earth, Jupiter & Saturn to align in Great Conjunction on 21 Dec, after nearly 400 yrs
The two giant gas plants, Saturn and Jupiter, will appear so close that we will not be able to tell them apart.
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Indo-Thai meet on stellar variability & star formation held by ARIES
The workshop deliberated on topics such as stellar variability, star formation, stellar abundance, transient events, and instrumentation with 14 talks by scientists and students from India and Thailand.
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ARIES Scientists part of study looking at missing stars for signs of alien civilisations, extraterrestrials
Unless a star directly collapses into a black hole, there is no known physical process by which it could physically vanish. The 100 missing stars might be proof of super-advanced alien civilisations.
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All you wanted to know about the annular solar eclipse of Dec 26, visible from India
The annular solar eclipse occurring on 26 December is not only the last one this year, but is also going to be very special. During the eclipse, the Sun will appear as a ‘Ring of fire’ for a brief moment.
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A star & planet get Indian names: 'Bibha' after woman scientist & 'Santamasa' in Sanskrit
The IAU chose the name at the end of a global contest called ‘NameExoWorlds’ which was organised as part of its centenary celebrations.
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Indian startup uses AI tech & satellite data to tackle stubble burning pollution, wins ESA 'Space Oscar'
The application developed by Gurgaon-based startup Blue Sky Analytics uses satellite data for improved monitoring, supply chain and pricing analysis, as well as allocation of crop waste for use in other industries as raw material.
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NSIL enabling commercial exploitation of ISRO programs, space tech transfer: MoS Jitendra Singh
MoS Space Jitendra Singh: NSIL has commenced its commercial business operations since its incorporation.
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ISRO launched satellites from 26 countries in last 5 years: MoS Space Jitendra Singh
Contracts with 10 countries namely; USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Singapore, The Netherlands, Japan, Malaysia, Algeria and France were signed in the last five years under commercial arrangements.
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BRICS space agencies planning shared virtual satellite constellation for remote data sensing
The purpose of the proposed virtual constellation is to get access to satellite remote sensing data, which could be used by individual BRICS nations for various applications including natural resources & disaster management.
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ISRO set up 5 Space Tech Cells at IITs, IISc & Pune Univ: Jitendra Singh
ISRO desires development of high end technology in collaboration with IITs in the areas of Space Science, Space Technology and Space Applications. ISRO would fund the identified projects.
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ISRO Space Tech Incubation Centre at NIT-Trichy will cater to South India: MoS PMO
Jitendra Singh: The centre will work with ISRO on the technical problems at hand related to future Space programs and shall provide solutions.
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Chandrayaan using infrared imaging to identify & map minerals, water on Moon: MoS Space
Jitendra Singh: Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) aims to identify and map the location of minerals using absorption features in the reflected sunlight from the Moon’s surface.
Read more1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
ISRO’s heavy lift launcher GSLV Mk III is identified for the Mission. It has the requisite payload carrying capacity for Orbital Module in desired elliptical orbit. Process for human rating of GSLV Mk-III is progressing well.
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Proposal to set up Rocket Launching Pad in Tamil Nadu with Govt: Space Min
Space Minister: Jitendra Singh said today that the Government has a proposal to set up a rocket launching pad near Kulasekarapattinam in the State of Tamil Nadu.
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ISRO transfers indigenous space-grade Li-Ion cell tech to BHEL, may sell to foreign buyers
ISRO has already provided all technical documentation for establishing the production plant as well as hands-on training in various production activities for BHEL staff at ISRO’s facilities.
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