The European Space Agency’s (ESA) groundbreaking Proba-3 mission, aimed at studying the Sun’s corona, is set to launch from India on December 4th aboard ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in international space cooperation and showcases India’s growing prowess in space technology.
India’s ambitious Gaganyaan space program is set to launch its crucial unmanned test flight as early as March 2025. This mission will pave the way for a historic manned mission in 2026, with four astronauts currently undergoing rigorous training. ISRO’s preparations involve deploying observation ships to the Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans for crucial mission monitoring.
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hera mission, tasked with investigating the aftermath of NASA’s DART asteroid impact, has successfully completed its first major maneuver. Hera is now on course for a gravity assist flyby of Mars in 2025, propelling it towards its ultimate target, the asteroid Dimorphos. The mission aims to provide crucial insights into the effects of a spacecraft impact on an asteroid, contributing to our understanding of planetary defense strategies.
A NASA astronaut was hospitalized after returning from an almost eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). While the specific health issue remains undisclosed, NASA stated the hospitalization was a precautionary measure due to a medical concern. The astronaut’s condition is stable, and the other three crew members are healthy and back at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-8 mission’s undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) due to unfavorable weather conditions near the planned splashdown zone off the coast of Florida. The undocking is now scheduled for no earlier than Sunday, October 20th. This marks the latest delay for the Crew-8 mission, which has seen multiple postponements since its original return date in August.
Group Captain Angad Pratap, one of the four astronauts selected for India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission, gives a fascinating glimpse into the rigorous training and daily routine of an astronaut. From physical training to technical meetings, the life of a Gaganyaan astronaut is a whirlwind of intense preparation for the ultimate journey into space.
NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov will embark on a crucial ‘rescue’ mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next week. The duo will join Expedition 72 and replace Expedition 71 crew members, including Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who will finally return to Earth in February 2025. This mission marks the ninth crew rotation for SpaceX under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, initially slated for a short-duration mission aboard the Boeing Starliner, have had their stay on the International Space Station (ISS) extended by eight months due to technical difficulties. NASA has adjusted their fitness routine to accommodate the longer duration mission, ensuring they remain in optimal physical condition for their extended stay in space.
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams’ space mission has been extended due to technical issues with the Boeing spacecraft she is traveling in. ISRO chief S Somanath has highlighted the concerns regarding the spacecraft’s safety, detailing anomalies like helium gas leaks and malfunctioning thrusters. While Boeing is conducting simulations to address these issues, NASA will ultimately decide the return date.
India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission is progressing with a joint venture between ISRO and NASA for a mission to the International Space Station. The mission will involve a team of Indian astronauts selected from the Indian Air Force and will be a crucial step towards India’s human spaceflight capabilities. Additionally, the government outlined key priorities for future space missions, including advanced lunar missions, establishing a space station, and bolstering satellite technology for various purposes.
