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This editorial is based on the news “What the success of Gaganyaan could mean for Indian science” which was published in the Indian Express. India revealed the names of the four Air Force officers selected for the Gaganyaan Mission, the country’s maiden attempt at sending humans into Space.
Relevancy for Prelims: Gaganyaan Mission, ISRO Conducts Test Flight (TV-D1) For The Gaganyaan, Vyommitra: A Humanoid Robot For Gaganyaan, Environmental Control and Life Support System For Gaganyaan, and CE20 Cryogenic Engine.
Relevancy for Mains: Significance of Gaganyaan Mission, Need for India to have stake in Space Technologies |
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Prelims PYQ (2018):
With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellite useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites. 2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location in Earth. 3. GSLV Mk III is a fourstaged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 3 only Ans: (a) |
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Mains Question: What is the importance of Gaganyaan mission to India? Discuss various challenges related to the mission. (250 words, 15 Marks) |
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