Who launched (1st July 2023) the European Space Agency's Euclid observatory toward its ultimate destination 1.5 million km away?

SpaceX

Blue Origin

ISRO

ROSCOSMOS

Correct Answer : SpaceX

A European space telescope blasted off Saturday (1st July 2023) on a quest to explore the mysterious and invisible realm known as the dark universe.

* SpaceX launched the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory towards its ultimate destination 1.5 million km away, the Webb Space Telescope’s neighbourhood.

* It will take a month to get there and another two months before it starts its ambitious six-year survey this autumn.

* Named after the ancient Greek mathematician, Euclid will scour billions of galaxies covering more than one-third of the sky.

* By pinpointing the location and shape of galaxies up to 10 billion light-years away — almost all the way back to the cosmos-creating Big Bang — scientists hope to glean insight into the dark energy and dark matter that make up most of the universe and keep it expanding.

* The telescope’s highly anticipated 3D map of the cosmos will span both space and time in a bid to explain how the dark universe evolved and why its expansion is speeding up.

* The lead scientist for the $1.5 billion mission (€1.4 billion) said Euclid will measure dark energy and dark matter with unprecedented precision.

* Four metres tall and almost as wide, Euclid sports a 1.2-metre telescope and two scientific instruments capable of observing the cosmos in both visible light and near-infrared..

Source : Telegraph India

Published On : July 4, 2023

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Q .

What is the name of the ISRO mission launched to test docking and undocking between two spacecraft in low-Earth orbit?

Gaganyaan Mission

AstroDock Mission

SpaDeX Mission

Chandrayaan-4 Mission

Correct Answer : SpaDeX Mission

The SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) Mission, launched by ISRO using PSLV-C60, aims to test crucial technologies like docking, undocking, and rendezvous between two spacecraft, SDX01 and SDX02, in low-Earth orbit.

These capabilities are essential for advanced space missions, including lunar missions like Chandrayaan-4.

The mission incorporates innovative GNSS-based systems and RODP processors for accurate positioning and velocity measurements, showcasing ISRO's technological advancements in orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations.

Published On : December 30, 2024

Category : Space

Q .

Which organization is launching the SpaDeX mission to demonstrate in-space docking technology?

ISRO

ESA

NASA

Roscosmos

Correct Answer : ISRO

* ISRO is set to launch the SpaDeX mission in December 2024 aboard PSLV-C60, aiming to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target).

* This achievement will position India as the fourth nation to master space docking, a critical capability for advanced space missions.

* The mission’s objectives include demonstrating autonomous rendezvous, docking, and undocking technologies, as well as power transfer and payload operations.

* SpaDeX will play a vital role in advancing ISRO’s future endeavours, including the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) and satellite servicing missions.

Published On : December 24, 2024

Category : Space

Q .

What was the flight number of PSLV during the launch of the European Space Agency's PROBA-3 mission?

62nd

61st

60th

59th

Correct Answer : 59th

* The European Space Agency's PROBA-3 mission was launched aboard PSLV-C59, marking the 61st flight of the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle).

* This mission demonstrated ISRO's proficiency in satellite deployment and highlighted its collaboration with the European Space Agency and NewSpace India Limited.

* The PSLV has been a reliable workhorse for ISRO, and this launch utilized the PSLV-XL configuration, a variation optimized for specific missions.

* This milestone underlines ISRO’s sustained excellence in space exploration and international cooperation.