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science-tech17 hours ago•14 min saved

A turning point in space: 2026 blends cosmic mapping with lunar ambitions

2026 is poised to reshape space exploration: NASA plans Artemis II to circle the Moon, India presses ahead with the Gaganyaan program and China expands its crewed missions, while flagship telescopes like NASA’s Roman Space Telescope, ESA’s PLATO and China’s Xuntian, plus the Vera Rubin Observatory on the ground, aim to map the cosmos and probe dark matter and dark energy. International cooperation continues even as competition heats up, with joint efforts such as SMILE illustrating a shared drive to understand the Moon’s origins, lunar water resources, and the broader evolution of the solar system.

via The Conversation|

#artemis-ii #gaganyaan #moon

entertainmentspace1 year ago•1 min saved

Lena's Secret Marriage to Gaganyaan Astronaut Revealed

Malayalam actor Lena revealed her marriage to Gaganyaan pilot Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the names of the four Indian Air Force pilots who will be a part of India's first human space travel programme, Gaganyaan. Lena had to wait before revealing her marriage to maintain the legally-mandated anonymity, and she shared the news on Instagram along with a video montage from their wedding. PM Modi announced the names of the four astronaut-designates, including Group Captain Prashanth Nair, who will undergo training for the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space flight programme.

via NDTV|

#astronaut #entertainmentspace #gaganyaan

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Actress Lena's Surprise Marriage to Gaganyaan Astronaut Revealed by PM"

Malayalam actor Lena surprises fans by announcing her marriage to Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, revealing that they tied the knot on January 17, 2024 in a traditional ceremony through an arranged marriage. Lena had been waiting for Prime Minister Modi's announcement of the astronauts to share the news. Captain Nair is one of the four astronauts selected for India's Gaganyaan mission, the country's maiden human space flight program, and the couple's wedding photos were shared on social media.

via Hindustan Times|

#astronaut #entertainment #gaganyaan

space-exploration1 year ago•1 min saved

"Actor Lena Reveals Marriage to Gaganyaan Astronaut Prasanth Nair"

India announces the four-member crew for its inaugural 'Gaganyaan' space mission, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarding the astronauts their "astronaut wings" at a space center in Kerala. The mission, costing about $1.1 billion, aims to launch a habitable space capsule into orbit and return it via a landing in the Indian Ocean, making India the fourth country to send a crewed mission into space. The crew members, all air force officers, are Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Shubhanshu Shukla. Modi hailed the mission as a historic achievement for India, emphasizing the country's self-reliance in space exploration.

via Reuters|

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space-exploration1 year ago•3 min saved

"Meet India's First Gaganyaan Astronauts: The Chosen Four"

India has revealed the four Air Force pilots shortlisted to travel on its maiden space flight, the Gaganyaan mission, scheduled for next year. The mission aims to send three astronauts to orbit 400km above Earth for three days. The astronaut-designates received their "wings" and have undergone extensive training in Russia. India's space agency, Isro, also introduced a female humanoid, Vyommitra, to be sent into space later this year. If successful, India will become the fourth country to send a human into space, following the Soviet Union, the US, and China.

via BBC.com|

#astronauts #gaganyaan #india

space2 years ago•4 min saved

India's Journey to Launching Astronauts Reaches Milestone

India has successfully tested the launch abort system of its human-rated spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of an independent human spaceflight program. The test involved a simulated launch abort, with the spacecraft being propelled away from a failing launch vehicle and then safely landing in the Bay of Bengal with the help of parachutes. The successful test brings India one step closer to realizing its goal of launching astronauts into orbit and joining the exclusive club of countries with independent human spaceflight capabilities.

via Ars Technica|

#gaganyaan #human-spaceflight #india

space2 years ago•2 min saved

India Successfully Tests Launch Escape System for Astronaut Missions

India successfully conducted an uncrewed emergency escape system test, marking a significant step towards its goal of independent human spaceflight capabilities. The test involved launching a test version of the Gaganyaan crew module, which separated from the Crew Escape System at an altitude of 16.9 km. The module descended into the sea using parachutes and was recovered by teams. India plans to launch its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission in 2025, following further tests, and aims to become the fourth country to achieve independent human spaceflight capabilities.

via SpaceNews|

#gaganyaan #human-spaceflight #india

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

India's Gaganyaan Mission Faces Delay as Test Flight Aborted

India successfully conducted an uncrewed test of the emergency escape system for its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule, demonstrating the vehicle's ability to separate from its rocket in case of a launch problem. The test flight, known as TV-D1, involved launching a test version of the crew module and its attached escape system. The spacecraft separated from the rocket, deployed parachutes, and safely landed in the sea. India is planning to launch its first crewed mission in 2024 as part of its ambitious human spaceflight program.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-mission #emergency-escape-system #gaganyaan

space2 years ago•5 min saved

SpaceX's Starlink Missions and Falcon 9 Launches: A Roundup of Recent Events

SpaceX is set to launch three Starlink missions, including Starlink 6-23 and 6-24 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, and Starlink 7-5 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. These missions will deploy a total of 65 Starlink v2 Mini satellites to low-Earth orbit. Additionally, India is preparing for the first test flight of its Gaganyaan crew-capable spacecraft, which will involve a test abort and descent under parachutes to the Bay of Bengal.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

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space2 years ago•2 min saved

India Successfully Tests Parachutes for Gaganyaan Mission Using Rocket Sled

India's Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send three astronauts to low Earth orbit, conducted drogue parachute deployment tests using a rocket sled. The drogue parachutes are crucial for stabilizing the Gaganyaan crew module and reducing its velocity during reentry. The successful tests pave the way for a high-altitude abort test in September or October. The Gaganyaan mission also includes uncrewed flights to validate technology and ensure the safety of the modified Launch Vehicle Mark-3 rocket. If all goes according to plan, the first crewed Gaganyaan flight could launch as early as late 2024.

via Space.com|

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space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"India's Gaganyaan crew capsule undergoes parachute testing with rocket sled"

India's Gaganyaan mission, aimed at independently launching astronauts to space, conducted drogue parachute deployment tests using a rocket sled. The drogue parachutes are crucial for stabilizing and decelerating the Gaganyaan crew module during reentry. The successful tests pave the way for a high-altitude abort test in September or October. The Gaganyaan mission plans to conduct uncrewed flights in 2023 and 2024 to validate technology and ensure safe human spaceflight. If all goes according to plan, India could launch its first crewed Gaganyaan flight by late 2024, joining the United States, Russia, and China in the ability to launch people to space.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#gaganyaan #human-spaceflight #india

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"India's Gaganyaan crew capsule undergoes parachute testing with rocket sled"

India's Gaganyaan mission, aimed at independently launching astronauts to space, conducted drogue parachute deployment tests using a rocket sled. The drogue parachutes are crucial for stabilizing and decelerating the Gaganyaan crew module during reentry. The successful tests pave the way for a high-altitude abort test in September or October. The Gaganyaan mission plans to conduct uncrewed flights in 2023 and 2024 to validate technology and ensure safe human spaceflight. India aims to become the fourth country, after the United States, Russia, and China, to launch astronauts into space.

via Yahoo News|

#gaganyaan #human-spaceflight #india

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

India's Space Missions: From Moon to Sun, Exploring the Cosmos

India is preparing for its upcoming space missions, including the launch of the Aditya-L1 mission to study the sun's activities and their impact on space weather. The Gaganyaan program aims to send a crew of three to orbit for a three-day mission before landing in Indian waters. Additionally, India is collaborating with NASA on the NISAR satellite to map the planet and studying cosmic X-ray sources with the XPoSat mission. The article also highlights past missions, such as Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the moon's south pole, Chandrayaan-2's orbiter success but lander crash, the Mars Orbiter Mission, and Chandrayaan-1's confirmation of water ice on the moon.

via Reuters India|

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space2 years ago•3 min saved

ISRO's Ambitious Aditya L-1 Mission: Exploring the Sun and Venus

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its next missions after the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. ISRO is now focusing on the Aditya L-1 project, India's first dedicated scientific mission to study the sun, which is scheduled for launch in early September. Additionally, ISRO is preparing for the abort mission demonstration for Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission, expected in late September or early October. These missions mark the beginning of what ISRO's head, S Somanath, calls the "golden era" of India's space program.

via Hindustan Times|

#aditya-l-1 #gaganyaan #isro