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ISRO’s Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment) is a 2026 analogue mission in Ladakh. It simulates space-like isolation and hypoxia to evaluate the psychological resilience and team interoperability of India’s Gaganyatris, ensuring mission success.
Click to View MoreNew research suggests Earth formed from a single local reservoir in the inner Solar System, rather than a "cosmic mix." Jupiter’s gravity acted as a shield, blocking outer-system material and implying Earth’s water was indigenous.
Click to View MoreNASA's Artemis II mission is the first crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Scheduled for April 1, 2026, the 10-day mission will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby, testing deep-space life-support systems.
Click to View MoreTechnical failures in atomic clocks and satellite losses have reduced NavIC's operational capacity to three satellites. This bottleneck challenges India's strategic autonomy, yet the system remains vital for disaster management, maritime safety, and regional self-reliance in navigation.
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