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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Apr 01, 2024

SIA-India and ABRASAT Sign MoU to Boost Space Sector Advancements

The SatCom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) and ABRASAT, the Brazilian Satellite Communications Association, joined forces to propel advancements in the space sector. This strategic partnership aims to foster collaboration and drive innovative ventures and technological cooperation between India and Brazil.
The MoU facilitates collaboration in satellite communication, rocket and satellite launches, payload development, satellite platforms, and ground instrumentation.
It aims to strengthen business expansion and cooperation between India and Brazil in various sectors, enabling seamless regional and global connectivity.

Mar 27, 2024

Astronomical Union Names Asteroid 'Jayantmurthy' after Indian Scientist

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) named an asteroid after India's Professor Jayant Murthy, a distinguished scientist known for his work on the interstellar medium, ultraviolet astronomy, and space missions.
The asteroid, previously catalogued as 2005 EX296, was officially designated as (215884) Jayantmurthy. This honour was announced by the IAU's Working Group on Small Bodies Nomenclature, the authority responsible for naming small objects in the Solar System.
Prof Murthy, who retired from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in 2021 and has since served as an Honorary Professor, was the acting Director of the institute from July 2018 to October 2019.
The asteroid (215884) Jayantmurthy was discovered by MW Buie at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, USA, in 2005.

Mar 26, 2024

Tech Mahindra, IBM Collaborate to Drive Digital Adoption

Tech Mahindra and IBM joined forces to inaugurate a Synergy Lounge in Singapore, aimed at accelerating digital adoption for enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region. This collaboration seeks to leverage next-gen technologies to drive innovation and offer unique solutions to various industries.
The Lounge will focus on technologies such as AI, Intelligent Automation, Hybrid Cloud, 5G, Edge Computing, and Cybersecurity.
Enterprises will be assisted in operationalising these technologies to solve complex business problems and enhance efficiency.

Gaia Telescope Discovers Two Ancient Streams of Stars Shiva & Shakti

The European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering two ancient streams of stars named Shiva and Shakti. Led by Khyati Malhan of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Germany, this revelation significantly enhances our understanding of the Milky Way's origins.
Each cluster comprises about 10 million suns, with stars aged 12 to 13 billion years, displaying remarkably similar orbits and structures.
Situated towards the galaxy's heart, these streams were formed as separate fragments that merged into one galaxy early in its history, shedding light on the Milky Way's early formation.
Launched in December 2013, Gaia, operated by the European Space Agency, has been surveying the skies for over a decade, collecting extensive data to create a detailed 3D map of the Milky Way.

Mar 22, 2024

Tamil Nadu Makes History with India's Second Privately Developed Rocket

Tamil Nadu made history when one of its space start-ups launched its first rocket. The Chennai headquartered space start-up Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited launched its first rocket Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.
There are several interesting facts about this particular launch - Agnibaan SOrTeD - is India's first launch from a private launchpad, India's first semi-cryogenic engine powered rocket launch and the world's first single piece 3D printed engine designed and built indigenously.
Founded in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran, Moin SPM, and Satya Chakravarthy, Agnikul Cosmos became the first company in the country to sign an agreement with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the IN-SPACe initiative to have access to the space agency's expertise and its facilities to build Agnibaan in December 2020.

Mar 21, 2024

SAKHI: The Lifeline for Gaganyaan Crew

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) developed SAKHI, a revolutionary app aimed at aiding astronauts during the Gaganyaan space flight mission. SAKHI, or Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction, offers indispensable support across various critical aspects of the mission.
SAKHI provides astronauts with digital access to technical documents and training manuals, eliminating the need for cumbersome manual documentation.
Astronauts can use SAKHI to maintain a detailed log of the mission, utilising multiple formats including voice recordings, texts, and images for efficient documentation.
SAKHI facilitates continuous communication between the crew, the onboard computer, and ground-based stations, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity with Earth.

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