The Gravity Of The Situation
From the collision of galaxies to the birth of black holes, the creation of a multi-million dollar Hollywood movie to the dropping of fruits on unaware scientists, gravity governs the interaction between all sorts of massive objects. With its effects resonating throughout the fabric of our observable universe, it is surprising to acknowledge just how […]
Gaganyaan – ISRO’s Human Space Flight Mission
Gaganyaan is India’s FIRST Human space flight mission. It was previously planned in the year 2020 but due to covid-19 it was delayed. The new launch date has been set to 2024 (crewed). Gaganyaan is one of ISRO’s flagship missions and the first Indian ‘manned’ space mission. In this piece, we’ll find out more about […]
Mars Rover and the Earth – And How They Communicate
Communication between Mars Rover and the Earth’s Space centre is a complex process that involves many different technologies and systems. The Mars Rover, a spacecraft designed to explore the surface of Mars, is equipped with a set of antennas and transmitters that are used to send data and information back to Earth. How does […]
ASTROBIOLOGY: The Study of Life in Space
We live in a Universe full of mysteries and enigmas, which always causes curious minds and researchers to ‘scratch their heads’ in search of the most powerful impetus. We don’t know if we’re in a shadow universe or a holographic universe, but we’re still trying to figure out our ultimate reality. Although our constant […]
Chandrayaan-3 – India’s Tryst with the Moon
On July 14, at 2:35pm, India’s most powerful launch vehicle, the Launch Vehicle Mk III (LVM3) took off into the clear sky. Over ten thousand enthusiasts packed themselves into the Launch Viewing Gallery at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, within a space meant for half that number. The crowd included a large number […]
Contrasting the Doyens: A Look at the Hubble & James Webb Space Telescopes
All eyes are on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) capabilities, which promise to herald a new era in space exploration. And with new technology come comparisons. Everyone wants to know more about the space telescope comparisons or how the JWST is superior to its predecessor, the Hubble Telescope. But while the crowd is keen […]
