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This Michelin chef aims to make his patrons dine in space!
Six guests are set to ascend aboard Spaceship Neptune to the stratosphere, where they will enjoy an immersive dining experience served up by Danish Michelin-starred chef Rasmus Munk.
Roscosmos chief reveals how Russia is assisting India in Gaganyaan mission
“Not only Indian cosmonauts are getting trained in Russia, experts from Moscow's space enterprise are helping develop manned spacecraft and engaging in wide-ranging dialogues to boost Delhi's adventure to the stars,” Yuri Borisov, director general of Roscosmos, told Russia Today television channel this week.
India's four astronaut-designates for Gaganyaan mission undergoing tight training schedule
India's four astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan mission undergo a packed training schedule at ISRO's crew training facility. The training includes sessions on simulators, micro gravity familiarisation, survival, flying practice, and Yoga. Classroom and physical fitness training, as well as practical training on crew training simulators, are part of the program.
"Continuously working to encourage research, innovation": PM Modi extends wishes on National Science Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Science Day by highlighting the government's commitment to fostering research and innovation among youth. He also congratulated the country's scientific community on the occasion. National Science Day, observed on February 28, commemorates the discovery of the "Raman Effect" in 1928. This scientific phenomenon is the basis for Raman spectroscopy, a technique used by scientists to study materials. The day aims to promote the importance of science and technology in everyday life and to inspire scientific thinking among the public.
PM Modi announces names of four Gaganyaan astronauts
The last time an Indian astronaut travelled to space was aboard the erstwhile Soviet Union's Soyuz T-11 spacecraft four decades ago in 1984.
View: Not humans, India should send less risky, cheaper AI-powered robots to space
Some may say we are decades behind in human space flight, but we had consciously chosen to be on an altogether different path — to take the road not taken. The competition was regarding how space tech can do more to solve India’s problems. Vikram Sarabhai articulated this: ‘We do not have the fantasy of competing with the economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or planets or manned space flight… but we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.’
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Revealing India's space pioneers: Meet the astronauts of the Gaganyaan Mission
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video showcasing the astronaut designates chosen for India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. The video does not reveal their identities but highlights their rigorous training. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has yet to decide whether the crewed mission will consist of two or three astronauts. However, one of the chosen astronauts may participate in a NASA mission to the International Space Station (ISS) before the Gaganyaan mission.
India becoming a force to be reckoned with in space technology; Chandrayaan-3 will attract international collaborations, say scientists
According to ISRO Chairman S Somanath, the Aditya-L1 mission is expected to launch next month from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The rocket will be integrated with the launch complex in a day or two, he had said at the Mission Operations Complex at ISTRAC, Bengaluru soon after the success of the Chandrayaan 3 mission, on Wednesday.
India, Russia sign pact to deepen space cooperation
A joint statement issued after the summit said the two countries welcomed the enhanced cooperation between the Russian State Space Corporation 'Roscosmos' and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) including in the human spaceflight programmes and satellite navigation.
SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travellers in 60 years
Germany's Matthias Maurer claimed the No. 600 position, according to NASA, based on his mission assignment. He and his three NASA crewmates should arrive at the space station in under 24 hours, well over a week late.
All aboard! Two day training program getting wealthy first-time space travellers ready for take off
The cost per flight? $200,000 to $250,000.
Four Indian cosmonauts complete training in Russia for Gaganyaan mission
The Rs 10,000-crore ambitious project is expected to be launched in 2022, the year of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence. The four Indian Air Force fighter pilots are likely to be potential candidates for the Gaganyaan project.
Indian startup helps train global astronauts
With offices in Bengaluru and Chennai, Valles Marineris International — named after the canyon system on Mars — has supported its Russian partner Aviakom to supply simulators used for astronaut training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) in Moscow.
Gaganyaan: Two flight surgeons to soon leave for Russia for training
Training of astronauts is a critical aspect of the human space mission project. Fight surgeons are responsible for astronauts' health before, during and after a flight. The flight surgeons will also get to train with the prospective astronauts, officials said.
India has the potential to be the next space hub of the world
From launching small rockets of just 30-70 kg payloads to carrying 4,000 kg payloads to outer space, ISRO’s journey has been refreshingly audacious.
Four Indian cosmonauts resume training in Russia for Gaganyaan mission
Roscosmos further said, this week, the GCTC specialists are providing theoretical classes on the basics of astrogation, the basics of manned spacecraft control and the Russian language to the Indian cosmonauts.
Training of Gaganyaan astronauts in Russia put on hold due to lockdown: Sources
The four test pilots of the Indian Air Force, chosen for India's manned mission to space, have been undergoing training at the Yu.A.Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre near Moscow since February. However, since last week the centre has been shut due to coronavirus outbreak.
Space project aims for the stars, wants India on board
The project was announced on April 12, 2016, in New York, by Russian internet billionaire Yuri Milner and world-famous cosmologist Stephen Hawking.
Yuri Milner announces launch of $100 million research & engineering program
The announcement coincided with the very day astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to enter outer space 55 years ago.
Milner offers $100 million for 'Mission to Stars'
Russian internet billionaire Yuri Milner is proffering $100 million to a research and engineering programme aimed at demonstrating proof of concept for lightpropelled nanocraft.
Yuri Milner: The billionaire who made a fortune betting on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp
Yuri Milner, who has made a fortune by making big bets on tech companies like FB, Twitter and WhatsApp, in a rare interaction revealed why he's bullish on India.
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