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In News: A look at ongoing Indian space missions
Give an account of the ongoing Indian space missions. How will they contribute to the growth of India?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) along with other private players (Agnikul Cosmos), is actively involved in several ongoing space missions, each with its own unique objectives and potential contributions to India’s growth.
Key missions:
- Chandrayaan-3: To study the lunar surface and search for water ice.
- Aditya L1: India followed its lunar success with the successful launch of its solar science mission Aditya-L1 in September 2023 to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and its impact on space weather.
- Gaganyaan TV-D1: ISRO used a modified L-40 Vikas engine to build its Test Vehicle (TV) that it used to perform the first abort mission on October 2023, as part of its ‘Gaganyaan’ human spaceflight mission.The mission demonstrated the ability of the Crew Escape System (CES) to separate from the TV, take the crew module to safety, and the crew module’s ability to decelerate before splashing down in the Bay of Bengal.
- XPoSat:To study how radiation from various celestial objects is polarised.
- INSAT-3DS: ISRO launched the meteorological satellite to provide accurate weather data, monitor land and ocean surfaces, and support disaster management.
- RLV-TD: ISRO used a downscale version of the Reusable Launch Vehicle, called Pushpak, to conduct two landing experiments — LEX-02 and LEX-03 . The tests simulated landing conditions from space by dropping the Pushpak vehicle from a Chinook helicopter, in LEX-02 along its landing path and in LEX-03 500 metres to one side. Successes in these tests gave ISRO the confidence to move on to the ‘Orbital Return Flight Experiment’.
- SSLV: SRO launched the third and final development flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), placing the EOS-08 and the SR-0 Demosat satellites in orbit for earth observation in the infrared range, to demonstrate the use of reflections from a global satellite navigation system for earth observation
- Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched its SoRTeD-01 the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing.
Contributions to India’s Growth:
These space missions have the potential to contribute to India’s growth in several ways:
- Technological Advancement: They drive innovation and development in various fields, such as electronics, materials science, and communication technology.
- Economic Benefits: The space sector creates jobs and attracts investments, contributing to economic growth.
- Scientific Research: These missions expand our understanding of the universe and support scientific research in areas like astronomy, astrophysics, and planetary science.
- Space weather understanding: Missions like Aditya L1 helps in understanding solar activity and its impact on Earth, enabling protection of satellites and communication systems through better prediction and mitigation of space weather events.
- Enhance disaster management by providing real-time satellite imagery for monitoring natural hazards, enabling early warning systems, and facilitating efficient response planning.
- International Collaboration: India’s involvement in international space missions enhances its global standing and fosters cooperation with other countries.
- National Pride and Inspiration: The success of Indian space missions like chandrayaan 3 inspires national pride and encourages young people to pursue careers in science and technology.
The ongoing Indian space missions are not only expanding our knowledge of the cosmos but also contributing to India’s technological, economic, and scientific development. These missions are paving the way for a brighter future for India and its people.
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