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India plans to conduct a crucial test in its crewed space mission by October. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is currently training four astronauts and aims to expand the cohort for future manned missions.
Science News Roundup: NASA Names Chief of UFO Research; Panel Sees No Alien Evidence; Soyuz Spacecraft Docks at ISS
India is making progress in its crewed space mission, with plans to conduct a crucial test by October. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is currently training astronauts and looking to expand its cohort for future manned missions. In other news, NASA has appointed a new director of research into unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP), while a panel found no evidence of extraterrestrial origin for these objects. Furthermore, a Soyuz spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS), carrying Russian cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut. Germany has also joined the Artemis Accords, a multilateral agreement aimed at establishing norms of behavior in space.
India’s Ambitious Crewed Space Mission
India is making significant strides in its crewed space mission, Gaganyaan. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is currently training astronauts and plans to conduct a crucial test as early as October. The ISRO aims to expand its cohort of astronauts for future manned missions, demonstrating India’s commitment to space exploration.
NASA’s Research on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon
NASA has appointed a new director of research to delve into unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP). However, a panel of experts found no evidence of an extraterrestrial origin for these objects. While the search for answers continues, NASA is increasing its efforts to gather information and play a larger role in helping the Pentagon detect and understand these phenomena.
Soyuz Spacecraft Docks at the International Space Station
A Soyuz spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS), bringing Russian cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut to join the crew. This achievement highlights the ongoing international collaboration in space exploration and reinforces the importance of the ISS as a platform for scientific research and advancements in space technology.
Germany Joins the Artemis Accords
Germany has signed the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led multilateral agreement aimed at establishing norms of behavior in space and on the lunar surface. By joining this agreement, Germany aligns its space policies and standards of cooperation with the United States and other countries. As nations around the world focus on the moon for technological advancements and national prestige, international collaboration becomes crucial to ensure peaceful and responsible space exploration.
