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What is ISRO’s ‘analog’ space mission and what is it’s aim? Why it chose Ladakh as base? – Times of India

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has achieved a milestone in space exploration: The Gaganyaan Mission, India’s first human spaceflight program. To ensure its success, ISRO is conducting an “analog mission” on Earth, which will take place in Ladakh. This mission will allow scientists to study the physical and mental challenges faced by humans in space.What is an Analog Space Mission?An analog space mission helps scientists observe the physical, mental, and operational conditions of space while remaining on Earth. This mission will include isolation, confinement, and limited communication. Analog missions are important because they let scientists explore space environments and test physiological, psychological, and technical issues. The analog mission focuses on preparing astronauts...

18Sep

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Gaganyaan tracking station site finalised, Aus-India sats to launch On SSLV, skyroot rocket | India News – Times of India

BENGALURU: As Isro prepares for multiple uncrewed tests and flights as part of Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight mission, progress has been made with the temporary ground station tracking facilities at Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) islands.“...The Indian team has visited the islands, surveyed the site and confirmed it’s the right site and they’re now working with an Australian project manager to set up the facilities,” Australian Space Agency (ASA) head Enrico Palermo told TOI in an exclusive interview.TOI was the first to report that Isro was exploring Cocos Islands for its tracking station. Terming Gaganyaan an inspirational mission, Palermo said: “We’re doing that [tracking station] through an implementing arrangement from a government-to-government perspective and the reason Ind...

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Australia looks beyond Gaganyaan and Moon for space collaboration with India – Times of India

In an exclusive interview with TOI’s Chethan Kumar, Australian Space Agency Head Enrico Palermo reveals the depth and breadth of the burgeoning space partnership between Australia and India. From supporting India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission to launching joint satellites, Palermo outlines how this collaboration is set to transform the Indo-Pacific space landscape. He discusses Australia's role in India’s lunar missions and the potential for future cooperation in areas ranging from deep space exploration to climate monitoring.As both nations look to expand their commercial space sectors, Palermo emphasises the mutual benefits and challenges of this strategic alliance, highlighting its importance in the broader context of regional cooperation and technological advancement.Excerpts:■ How doe...