Gaganyaan Mission – TheNewsHub https://thenewshub.in Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:49:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Isro signs agreement with Australian space agency for Gaganyaan mission https://thenewshub.in/2024/11/21/isro-signs-agreement-with-australian-space-agency-for-gaganyaan-mission/ https://thenewshub.in/2024/11/21/isro-signs-agreement-with-australian-space-agency-for-gaganyaan-mission/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:49:17 +0000 https://thenewshub.in/2024/11/21/isro-signs-agreement-with-australian-space-agency-for-gaganyaan-mission/

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced on Thursday that it has signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to bolster cooperation on space activities, particularly focusing on the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first crewed spaceflight program.
The agreement, signed on November 20 by D K Singh, Director of Isro’s Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), and Jarrod Powell, General Manager of ASA’s Space Capability Branch, aims to enhance collaboration on crew and crew module recovery efforts for the mission.
Key objectives of the agreement
The IA facilitates Australia’s role in supporting search and rescue operations and crew module recovery, especially in scenarios where the ascent phase of the mission may require an emergency abort near Australian waters.
ISRO stated, “The IA enables the Australian authorities to work with Indian authorities to ensure support for search and rescue of crew and recovery of crew module as part of a contingency plan for ascent phase that aborts near Australian waters.”
About the Gaganyaan Mission
Gaganyaan is Isro’s ambitious human spaceflight program designed to demonstrate India’s capability to send a crewed module to Low Earth Orbit. The mission aims to carry up to three crew members for three days and ensure their safe return to Earth.
Strengthening strategic partnership
The agreement underscores the enduring strategic partnership between India and Australia. Both nations are committed to exploring current and future collaborations in space exploration, reflecting their shared ambition to advance space technologies and operations.



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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?

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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 for long-duration space exploration, life support, human adaptability, and emergency strategies. This mission is part of ISRO’s Gaganyaan program, which aims to send astronauts to low-Earth orbit for several days. By conducting an analog space mission, ISRO can train astronauts and help them be well-prepared and equipped for emergencies.

Aim of the Analog Mission

  • Human Performance: The analog mission aims to train astronauts for space missions. When an astronaut goes into space, they face unique challenges like microgravity, isolation, and confinement. This analog mission will help ISRO study and observe astronaut performance.
  • Testing: The Gaganyaan mission is another milestone for ISRO. Before sending India’s first human spaceflight program into space, the analog mission aims to test the spaceflight and address any potential failure points.
  • Psychological: The analog mission aims to prepare astronauts for mental resilience. The isolation in Ladakh will help study the psychological effects of isolation and limited social interaction, strengthening their mental endurance.

Why Ladakh has been chosen as the prime location?

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The Indian Space Research Organisation has opted for Ladakh as the site for the analog mission for several reasons. Ladakh’s climate, environment, and geography make it an ideal site for the mission, as it closely resembles the conditions of a lunar or Martian environment. Ladakh has been chosen for its extreme environment, high altitude, low oxygen levels, and extremely cold conditions. Ladakh’s challenging atmosphere allows scientists to test human psychology and the environmental adaptability of astronauts. The isolation experience in Ladakh is similar to that in space, helping astronauts and scientists predict the effects of long-term isolation on a mission. The Government of India has invested in Ladakh to make it accessible for space missions, providing logistical support to ensure smooth operations.

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