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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Oct 16, 2023

NASA Probe Launches to Metal Asteroid Psyche

An American space agency (NASA) probe left Earth to visit one of the most unusual objects in the Solar System.
The craft is heading to a metal world, an asteroid called 16 Psyche, which telescopic observations suggest is made from up to 60% iron and nickel.
Scientists think it may be the remnant core of a planet-like object that had its outer rocky layers stripped off.
The launch of the investigating spacecraft, also named Psyche, took place from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Oct 12, 2023

Gaganyaan" Test Vehicle Development flight (TV-D1) in Sriharikota

ISRO will also test the efficacy of the Crew Escape System which is the crucial part of "Gaganyaan" mission, resulting in unmanned and manned missions to outer space by 2024
ISRO will launch of the "Gaganyaan" Test Vehicle Space flight, that is, the "Gaganyaan" Test Vehicle Development flight (TV-D1) on 21october
The test is to be conducted at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota
Crew Module will carry the astronauts during the Gaganyaan mission to outer space.

The second spaceport of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is to be set up in Tamil Nadu.

On October 10, Dr. Pawan Goenka, chairman, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) said, "We are developing a full launch centre in Thoothukudi district, which will be dedicated for SSLV launches. Right now, about 2,000 acres has been acquired and handed over to ISRO.
The project team is in place, the budget has been defined, the planning has been done, and we will be taking off in about two years from now."
The second spaceport of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which will be dedicated exclusively for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) developed by the private sector, will come up in about two years at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.

NLC India Ltd Secures 810 MW Solar PV Project In Rajasthan

State-run NLC India (NLCIL) has secured a 810 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Nigam (RRVUNL) in Bikaner district.
NLCIL has successfully garnered the entire capacity of the 810 MW tender floated by RRVUNL for developing the project of 2,000 MW ultra mega solar park.
The LoI for this project has been issued by RRVUNL representing a significant step forward in NLCIL's commitment to clean and sustainable energy solutions.

NLC India Ltd Secures 810 MW Solar PV Project in Rajasthan

This project is awarded by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) and marks a significant step forward in NLCIL's commitment to clean and sustainable energy solutions.
NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL), a Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Coal, has recently achieved a remarkable feat in the renewable energy sector by securing an 810 MW solar photovoltaic power project.
Currently, the company is establishing 50 MW Solar project at Mined out land, 200 MW Solar project under CPSU scheme on Pan-India basis, 300 MW Solar project under CPSU Scheme at Barsingsar, Bikaner District & 600 MW Solar project at Khavda Solar project, Bhuj District, Gujarat.

President Murmu inaugurated International Research Conference

President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the International Research Conference on Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems organized in New Delhi.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Consultative Group on International Agri-Research Gender Platform are going to host this conference.
It is titled "From Research to Impact Towards Just and Resilient Agri-food Systems"
The conference addressed the gender and social inequalities that lie at the heart of food systems. The conference aims to promote the sharing of cutting-edge knowledge on gender and inclusion in agri-food systems to help bridge the gap between research and practice and foster gender-equal and socially inclusive, resilient food system.

Oct 11, 2023

ISRO to launch first unmanned test flight for Gaganyaan on October 21

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will execute the first of multiple test flights ahead of the Gaganyaan mission — India's first manned mission to space — on October 21, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Space, Science and Technology.
The test will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota and is intended to test the 'crew module ' or the part of vehicle where the Indian astronauts will be housed.
The test involves launching the module to outer space and bringing it back to earth and recovering it after touchdown in the Bay of Bengal. The Navy personnel have already started mock operations to recover the module, said Mr. Singh.
Along with the crew module, there will also be a 'crew escape' system. If the spacecraft while ascending into space faces a problem, this escape system is expected to separate and bring the crew safely back to sea from where they will be picked by the Navy personnel.

Oct 10, 2023

South Asia's First Aircraft Recovery Training School Set up at Bengaluru Airport

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) marked a significant milestone with the establishment of South Asia's first-of-its-kind Aircraft Recovery Training School on the premises of Kempegowda International Airport.
The newly set up institution is entirely dedicated to providing specialised aircraft recovery hands-on training, equipped with state-of-the-art Disabled Aircraft Recovery Equipment (DARE).
According to a statement issued by BIAL, through a strategic partnership with KUNZ GmbH Aircraft Equipment, Germany, it will offer Disabled Aircraft Recovery Training under the Trainair Plus programme recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Oct 09, 2023

Europe's First Fully Private Rocket Launch

Spain's company PLD Space launched Miura-1 rocket marking Europe's first fully private rocket launch. Miura-1, a recoverable rocket was launched from a site in southwest Spain. The launch is viewed as a boost to Europe's stalled space ambitions.
The Miura-1 rocket has been named after a breed of fighting bull. The rocket is as tall as a three-storey building. It has a 100-kg (220-pound) cargo capacity.

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