A lot of people ask me why we spend so much money and resources on space missions when we face pressing issues like poverty, inflation, and conflicts between nations. This article is my response to that question—exploring why we venture into space, the technologies developed for astronauts that benefit life on Earth, and the rapid … Read More “How Space Missions Like Polaris Dawn Focus On Improving Space Medicine And Life Here On Earth” »
Credits : Novium presentation by Mr. Brice Howard at The Ion Center Copyright © Khooshboo Dani Parekh 2024 Imagine having a low-cost robotic arm capable of servicing, capturing, and transferring space assets without needing expensive refueling or end-of-life service missions. In this week’s NASA Tech Talk, we had the privilege of hearing from Mr. Brice … Read More “Exploring Novium’s Revolutionary Robotic Arm: Insights from NASA Tech Talks” »
In our previous article we explored how space missions like Polaris Dawn are driving breakthroughs that enhance healthcare on Earth. Today, I want to shift gears and talk about something just as crucial: creativity and thinking beyond the boundaries of traditional education. On October 13th 2024, SpaceX made history with an engineering marvel—the first-ever “chopstick” … Read More “Redefining Rocketry: How SpaceX Pursuit Of Reusability Sparks Revolutionary Innovation” »
As children, many of us dream of becoming astronauts, captivated by the allure of exploring the cosmos. This blog post delves into the immense physical and mental resilience required for those who will represent Earth on their journey into the vast expanse of space. In our previous article, we discussed the “Heart of the Gaganyaan … Read More “Gaganyaan: Uniting Forces For A New Era In Astronaut Training” »
Continuing our series of blog posts on the Gaganyaan mission, we had previously discussed the overall mission profile, development stages, and rigorous testing of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle and the Crew Escape System. In this blog, we will delve deeper into the main Orbital Module, which will house three astronauts for a 3-day mission … Read More “Heart Of Gaganyaan Mission : The Orbital Module” »
Credits : ISRO TV-D1 test brochure[3] In our previous post, “Propelling Dreams: Enhancing the LVM3 Rocket for India’s Gaganyaan Mission,” we delved into the launch vehicle that will propel Indian astronauts into space. In this article, we will focus on one of the critical components ensuring their safety and mission success: the Crew Escape System … Read More “Gaganyaan mission : The Crew Escape System” »
Credits : SpaceX via X Introduction SpaceX’s Starship program is designed to create a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying both crew and cargo to a variety of destinations, including the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This ambitious aim is rooted in the vision of making space travel more accessible and sustainable, thereby opening up new … Read More “SpaceX Starship-4 Test Launch” »
Credits : Qualification tests conducted on 3 stages of the LVM3 rocket – ISRO Introduction As the Gaganyaan project progresses, building on insights from our previous blog post “Gaganyaan Mission: India’s Ambitious Space Exploration,” the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) stands at the forefront of this endeavor. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the … Read More “Propelling Dreams: Enhancing the LVM3 Rocket for India’s Gaganyaan Mission” »
Credits: Mr. P Kunhikrishnan, Director, U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organization, Government of India. Initially the mission duration was 7 days now it has been updated to 3 days In the vast expanse of space exploration, India has risen as a significant contender with its ambitious human spaceflight endeavor, the Gaganyaan … Read More “India’s Ambitious Gaganyaan Space Mission” »
Credits : Photos from Nathan Price Recently, I attended the NSS (National Space Society) Houston chapter meeting where I had the privilege of meeting Nathan Price and Greg Stanley. Greg Stanley shared insights into SpaceX’s Starship flight test 3, highlighting successful maneuvers despite attitude control issues. He also discussed lunar exploration programs, including China’s Chang’e missions and … Read More “Meeting the Space Enthusiasts: A Glimpse into NSS Houston Chapter” »