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NISAR Satellite |
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3rd Indian Space Conclave and India’s First Analog Mission |
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RNA Editing |
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Tardigrades Genes for Innovation |
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Biotechnology Experiments for India's Upcoming Space Station |
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Why in News?
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a collaborative project between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is slated for launch in early 2025. This satellite will be the first of its kind to integrate two advanced radar systems: NASA's L-band radar and ISRO's S-band radar.
Why in News?
The Indian Space Conclave held in New Delhi highlighted India's growing space capabilities, focusing on Satellite Communication (Satcom) and Indo-European Union space partnerships. Key discussions emphasized Satcom's crucial role in advancing Digital India and supporting India's ambitious space objectives. Additionally, India inaugurated its first Mars and Moon analog mission in Leh, Ladakh, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aimed at simulating extraterrestrial conditions for space habitat testing.
Q: How does India’s Mars and Moon analog mission contribute to the country’s space exploration goals?
Recently, the biotechnology company Wave Life Sciences, based in the United States, made headlines by becoming the first organization to successfully treat a genetic disorder through RNA editing at the clinical level.
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Researchers are currently investigating the remarkable characteristics of tardigrades to inspire breakthroughs in fields such as medicine, biotechnology, and space exploration.
Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed a significant agreement aimed at designing and conducting experiments that will be integrated into the planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS). This station is expected to be developed between 2028 and 2035.
Collaboration Purpose:The partnership aims to tackle key challenges in space, including:
Potential Experiments:The experiments may include:
Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS):This is India's proposed indigenous space station designed for scientific research. Key features include:
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