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Launch Escape Systems
We will be discussing Launch Escape Systems (LES). Also called Launch Abort System (LAS), it is a crew safety system connected to the space capsule
Past Articles

Going to space “without” rockets? Part 2
We had covered the static and tensile structures. Today we will continue with this topic and discuss the ‘dynamic structures’ for the non-rocket space launch.

Going to space “without” rockets?
We will be discussing the different methods — both proposed and tested, to reach space without the use of rocket propulsion in its entirety.

What laws work in the space?
The reason for laws on space is not just to facilitate access to, and the use of, space, but to favour cooperation between all nations, not only between space powers.

How Astronomers Detect Life?
Ever wonder how astronomers search for extraterrestrial life on other planets? What are they seeking, exactly?

Understanding James Webb Images: Color, Curves and Spikes
The last few days were great for science. We got some very beautiful, information-packed images from deep space. All thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Not seen the images yet? The image you see above is at a distance of 4.24 billion light years away from us! And the age of our planet is […]

Challenges with Space Telescope
In the previous part of this Space Telescope Series, we discussed about the basic principle on which James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is based i.e. Infrared astronomy. Today we will discuss the challenges faced in launching space telescopes keeping in mind JWST in particular and space telescopes in general. Size : How to fit it […]

James Webb ST & Infrared astronomy
The Universe is full of radiation of all types but most of this does not reach us here on Earth because our atmosphere blocks out many wavelengths of radiation, but permits others through.

James Webb & Hubble Telescope
NASA launched James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on December 24. JWST will succeed the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s flagship telescope that has been in service for more than three decades.

China National Space Administration
We have discussed about the significant works done by NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, ISRO, and JAXA. In this article, we will discuss about China National Space Administration (CNSA), its journey, and its achievements. China’s space program evolved largely in secret under the joint control of the Chinese military and the Commission on Science, Technology, and Industry […]