Space for Mains

Context: Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in […]

Context: Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos argued that US sanctions on Russia could disrupt the functioning of the Russian spacecraft that

Evolution of Space Sector: Space race 1.0: The great space race of the 20th century started with the Soviet Union’s launch

Context: The entry of the private sector into the space race brings new dimensions to the monetization of space technology.

Utility: Direct question can be asked on this topic. Prelims question can be asked. Low Earth Orbit (LEO): Positioning of

Facts about Moon: The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and the fifth largest moon in the solar system. The Moon’s presence helps

NSIL: NewSpace India Limited(NSIL) is a two year old commercial arm of the Department of Space. In its first dedicated

Global example of PPP in Space: Collaboration between SpaceX and NASA Launches of Crew Dragon Spacecraft Starlink internet relay satellites

Facts: Aim: To meet the growing demands of space based communication requirements of the nation and advancements in the relevant technologies

What is a space station? It is a spacecraft that is designed to remain in space for an extended period