ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants

ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A significant advancement in India’s space technology has been achieved with the development of a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest globally for solid propellant production. Designed and manufactured through a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Central Manufacturing…

IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor

IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have successfully developed and booted an aerospace-grade semiconductor chip, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in space technology. The chip, named ‘IRIS’ (Indigenous RISCV Controller for Space Applications),…

NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions

NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Efforts to develop nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) for future space missions have taken a significant step forward. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), in collaboration with NASA, has conducted tests on nuclear reactor fuel designed for space travel. The trials, held at NASA’s Marshall…

NASA Looks for Private Partners To Revive VIPER Moon Rover Mission

NASA Looks for Private Partners To Revive VIPER Moon Rover Mission

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates NASA is inviting U.S. companies to collaborate on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), a mission initially halted due to budget constraints. Designed to search for water ice near the lunar south pole, VIPER was originally planned as a $450 million project….

ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction

ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported an issue with its NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched on January 29 aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket. While the satellite successfully reached orbit and established communication with ground control, a technical malfunction prevented further orbit-raising manoeuvres. The…

Solar ‘Battle Zone’ Could be Even Worse Than Solar Maximum, Experts Warn

Solar ‘Battle Zone’ Could be Even Worse Than Solar Maximum, Experts Warn

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The sun’s activity, currently at its peak during solar maximum, may not wane as expected. Experts warn that the next phase, termed the “battle zone,” could intensify space weather, posing risks to satellites and technology on Earth. This new phase, projected to begin…

ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges

ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges

In a significant development for India’s space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have partnered to address the thermal management challenges faced by spacecraft and launch vehicles. The collaboration will establish a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences…

SpaceX’s Dragon to Reboost ISS for First Time, Paving Way for Future Deorbit Mission

SpaceX’s Dragon to Reboost ISS for First Time, Paving Way for Future Deorbit Mission

SpaceX is set to carry out a first-of-its-kind manoeuvre on November 8, with its Dragon cargo capsule performing a “reboost” of the International Space Station (ISS). The 12.5-minute engine burn will lift the ISS to a higher altitude, addressing the gradual orbital decay caused by Earth’s atmospheric drag. This task…