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What is the primary focus of NASA's space exploration programs?
What is the primary focus of NASA's space exploration programs?
What is the name of the NASA program aiming to send humans to the Moon by 2024?
What is the name of the NASA program aiming to send humans to the Moon by 2024?
What is the purpose of spacewalks in space exploration?
What is the purpose of spacewalks in space exploration?
What is the name of the NASA program that launched in 1996 to explore Mars?
What is the name of the NASA program that launched in 1996 to explore Mars?
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What is the typical duration of the Astronaut Candidate School training program?
What is the typical duration of the Astronaut Candidate School training program?
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What is the purpose of the International Space Station?
What is the purpose of the International Space Station?
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Who was the first female spacewalker?
Who was the first female spacewalker?
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What is the approximate weight of the International Space Station?
What is the approximate weight of the International Space Station?
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What is the primary focus of ISRO's space exploration program?
What is the primary focus of ISRO's space exploration program?
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ISRO has launched only one satellite since its inception.
ISRO has launched only one satellite since its inception.
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What is the name of the first Indian satellite launched in 1975?
What is the name of the first Indian satellite launched in 1975?
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ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission was launched in _______ and successfully entered Mars' orbit in _______.
ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission was launched in _______ and successfully entered Mars' orbit in _______.
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Match the following ISRO launch vehicles with their descriptions:
Match the following ISRO launch vehicles with their descriptions:
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What is the purpose of ISRO's IRNSS series?
What is the purpose of ISRO's IRNSS series?
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ISRO is working on reusable launch vehicles.
ISRO is working on reusable launch vehicles.
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ISRO's ASTROSAT is a _______________.
ISRO's ASTROSAT is a _______________.
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Study Notes
Space Exploration
- NASA's space exploration programs aim to understand the universe and search for life beyond Earth
- Current focus areas:
- Exploring the solar system (Moon, Mars, asteroids, comets)
- Understanding the Sun and its effects on the solar system
- Searching for life in the universe
- NASA's space exploration vision:
- Send humans to the Moon by 2024 (Artemis program)
- Establish a sustainable presence on the Moon
- Send humans to Mars in the 2030s
Mars Missions
- NASA's Mars Exploration Program:
- Launched in 1996 to explore Mars and understand its geology, climate, and potential biosignatures
- Successful missions:
- Mars Pathfinder (1996)
- Mars Odyssey (2001)
- Mars Exploration Rovers (Spirit and Opportunity, 2004)
- Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover, 2012)
- InSight Lander (2018)
- Ongoing and upcoming missions:
- Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
- Mars Sample Return
Spacewalks
- Also known as EVAs (extravehicular activities)
- Purpose:
- Perform maintenance and repairs on spacecraft and space stations
- Conduct scientific experiments and gather data
- Test equipment and procedures for future space missions
- Spacewalk milestones:
- First American spacewalk: Ed White (1965)
- First female spacewalker: Svetlana Savitskaya (1984)
- Longest spacewalk: 8 hours 56 minutes (Scott Parazynski, 2007)
Astronaut Training
- Astronaut Candidate School:
- 2-year training program for new astronauts
- Covers:
- Scientific and technical coursework
- Spacecraft systems and operations
- Spacewalk training
- Russian language training
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Advanced training:
- Mission-specific training for each astronaut
- Simulation training for spacewalks, emergency scenarios, and spacecraft operations
- Physical conditioning and survival training
International Space Station
- A collaborative project between space agencies around the world
- Launched in 1998, with continuous human presence since 2000
- Purpose:
- Conduct scientific research in microgravity
- Test technologies and systems for future space missions
- Provide a testing ground for space exploration
- ISS facts:
- Size: approximately the length of a football field
- Weight: over 450,000 kilograms
- Orbit: 250 miles above Earth's surface
- Crew: typically 6 people from around the world
Space Exploration
- NASA's space exploration programs aim to understand the universe and search for life beyond Earth
- Current focus areas include exploring the solar system, understanding the Sun, and searching for life in the universe
- NASA's vision involves sending humans to the Moon by 2024, establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon, and sending humans to Mars in the 2030s through the Artemis program
Mars Exploration
- NASA's Mars Exploration Program was launched in 1996 to explore Mars and understand its geology, climate, and potential biosignatures
- Successful Mars missions include Mars Pathfinder, Mars Odyssey, Mars Exploration Rovers, Mars Science Laboratory, and InSight Lander
- Ongoing and upcoming Mars missions include Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover and Mars Sample Return
Spacewalks (EVAs)
- Purpose: perform maintenance, repairs, scientific experiments, and test equipment and procedures for future space missions
- Milestones: first American spacewalk by Ed White in 1965, first female spacewalker Svetlana Savitskaya in 1984, and longest spacewalk by Scott Parazynski in 2007
Astronaut Training
- Astronaut Candidate School is a 2-year training program covering scientific and technical coursework, spacecraft systems, spacewalk training, Russian language, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Advanced training includes mission-specific training, simulation training for spacewalks and emergency scenarios, and physical conditioning and survival training
International Space Station
- A collaborative project between space agencies around the world, launched in 1998 with continuous human presence since 2000
- Purpose: conduct scientific research in microgravity, test technologies and systems for future space missions, and provide a testing ground for space exploration
- ISS facts: approximately the length of a football field, over 450,000 kilograms in weight, orbits 250 miles above Earth's surface, and typically has a crew of 6 people from around the world
ISRO
Space Exploration
- Focuses on understanding Earth's atmosphere, natural resources, and neighboring planets
- Aims to develop capabilities for space travel, asteroid defense, and space-based astronomy
- Launched several missions, including:
- Aryabhata (1975): First Indian satellite, studied Earth's atmosphere
- Bhaskara (1979): Series of satellites, studied Earth's oceans and atmosphere
- APPLE (1981): Experimental satellite, tested three-axis stabilization
Rocket Technology
- Developed several rocket systems, including:
- SLV-3 (1980): First Indian launch vehicle
- ASLV (1980s): Four successful launches
- PSLV (most successful and reliable launch vehicle, over 50 launches)
- GSLV (for heavy satellites in geosynchronous orbit)
- Working on reusable launch vehicles, including:
- SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle)
- TDS (Two-Stage-to-Orbit) reusable launch system
Satellite Systems
- Launched numerous satellites for various applications, including:
- Communication satellites: INSAT and GSAT series
- Navigation satellites: IRNSS series
- Earth observation satellites: IRS and RISAT series
- Scientific satellites: ASTROSAT and Aditya-L1
Mars Mission
- Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) launched in 2013 and entered Mars' orbit in 2014
- Mission aimed to study Mars' surface features, composition, and atmosphere
- Orbiter equipped with five scientific instruments, including:
- Mars Colour Camera
- Methane Sensor
- Lyman Alpha Photometer
Chandrayaan Program
- Series of lunar exploration missions, including:
- Chandrayaan-1 (2008): First Indian lunar mission, with lunar orbiter and impactor
- Chandrayaan-2 (2019): Second lunar mission, with lunar orbiter, lander (Vikram), and rover (Pragyan)
- Program aims to study Moon's composition, geology, and atmosphere, and search for water and mineral resources
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Explore NASA's space exploration programs, including their focus areas and vision for the future, such as sending humans to the Moon and Mars.
