Green Innovation Has a Glamour Problem
The US climate movement is often beguiled by glitzy, high-tech solutions. But these can be a costly distraction. Key Points
WIREDShould aim to send first Indian to the Moon by 2040: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set new goals for the country's space program, including the establishment of an Indian Space Station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040. The progress of the Gaganyaan Mission, which aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capability, was discussed during a meeting. Key Points
Economic TimesWant actions, not assurances on safety of missions: India to U.S., U.K.
Friday’s statement from the MEA came a day after the U.K.’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly termed violence against the Indian High Commission by pro-Khalistan protestors in London as “unacceptable” Key Points
The HinduISRO chief S Somanath hints Venus mission can reveal lot about our planet's future, ‘Earth could be one day…’
ISRO Chairman S Somanath says exploring Venus will help answer questions about the planet and Earth's future. Several missions are in the pipeline, with Venus already configured. Key Points
mintAt meeting on Gaganyaan progress, Modi outlines country's space goals. 'Indian on moon by 2040'
PM Narendra Modi Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to assess Gaganyaan mission's readiness. 1st demonstration flight of 'Crew Escape System Test Vehicle' scheduled on 21 October. Key Points
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Expect action, not assurances on incidents of vandalism at Indian missions: MEA
Addressing the weekly briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said New Delhi also expects the host governments to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. Indian missions in London, British Columbia, and San Francisco were vandalised recently, allegedly by pro-Khalistan activists following the police action against radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab. Key Points
Economic TimesHow 100% FDI via automatic route will help the space technology sector?
Amit N Mahajan expects FDI to empower companies for bigger programmes. Paras Defence & Space Technologies will explore opportunities in satellites and payload missions. Start-ups working with Paras will benefit. FDI will boost the Indian space industry. The company's growth trajectory is robust, maintaining a handsome growth rate. The medium term potential is strong with a projected CAGR of 30%. Key Points
Economic TimesEurope must rearm as new threats loom, German defence minister says
We need to figure out how best to set ourselves up on the eastern flank on the basis of NATO defense plans, Germany's defence minister Pistorius said, noting he wanted to travel as soon as possible to Poland next year. Pistorius said he did not foresee for the time being the German army repeating missions as big as those they carried out in Afghanistan and Mali. Key Points
Economic TimesCarrying out feasibility studies for future Chandrayaan missions: Govt
Chandrayaan-3, with lunar lander module Vikram and rover Pragyaan, was launched on July 22. The Vikram lander module had a soft-landing on August 23 and Pragyaan rover left imprints of the national emblem and ISRO's logo on the lunar surface. The experiments were carried out for one lunar day which is equivalent to 14 earth days. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3 shows more than just ISRO's excellence. It's the STEM catalyst India needed
Having millions of young Indians enthusiastically engaging with science and technology is a huge return on investment on a mission like Chandrayaan-3. It will create several ripple effects. Key Points
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When will 'Thunderbolts' be released? Everything about Marvel's film
In 'Suicide Squad', the villains are planted with microscopic bombs in their heads and sent on missions where they have an astronomically low chance of survival. In 'The Thunderbolts' instead of being sent on suicide missions, the rouges and villains are reformed for the public perception. Key Points
Economic TimesNASA selects 3 firms to develop vehicle to explore Moon’s surface
The vehicle will help conduct scientific research during agency’s Artemis campaign at Moon. The US space agency NASA has selected four companies —... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaChandrayaan-3: A mission to the Moon, at a fraction of the cost
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully landed near the moon's south pole, was built and launched at a budget of $75 million, significantly lower than Russia's Luna-25 mission, which cost $200 million. The success highlights India's ability to conduct exploratory missions at a much lower cost, positioning the country as a player in the global space industry. Chandrayaan-3 took 40 days to reach the moon using less powerful rockets and the slingshot method, compared to Luna-25's 10-day journey with more powerful thrusters. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAim for Indian on the Moon by 2040: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set ambitious goals for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), including establishing an Indian Space Station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040. The Prime Minister also called for the development of a roadmap for future Moon missions, the construction of a new launch pad, and the exploration of interplanetary missions. ISRO's crucial test flight for its first manned space mission, Gaganyaan, is scheduled for October 21. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMore women as astronauts is a part of my wish list: ISRO chairman
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, has expressed his desire for increased female representation in the country's space missions. While Somanath acknowledged that it won't be feasible to include women in the inaugural mission of the ambitious Gaganyaan mission, he expressed optimism for greater female involvement in future missions. Key Points
Economic Times
missions flag constraints as govt moves to shut tourism offices
Most of India's overseas tourism offices have been gradually closed down since 2018. Now, the last seven of them – London, Tokyo, Beijing, Dubai, Singapore, New York and Frankfurt – will also be shut down by March-end. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPrivate sector to play key role in India's 2040 Moon landing
Lt. Gen. Anil Kumar Bhatt, head of the Indian Space Association, in an exclusive conversation with IndiaToday.in, talked about the future of the private sector as India mounts bigger, bolder space missions. Key Points
India TodayWe want action, not assurance on security, MEA tells UK counterpart
Addressing the weekly briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said New Delhi also expects the host governments to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. Indian missions in London, British Columbia, and San Francisco were vandalised recently, allegedly by pro-Khalistan activists following the police action against radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab. Key Points
Economic TimesNasa gets $27.2 billion to spend on space, science missions. Moon gets the biggest share
The new budget is nearly seven per cent up from last year by nearly $1.8 billion. Key Points
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