Space technology

China launches lunar probe mission to collect samples for first time from far side of moon

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China launches lunar probe mission to collect samples for first time from far side of moon

File picture of the lunar lander of the Chang’e-4 probe in a photo taken in 2019. | Photo Credit: AP China on May 3 launched a lunar probe mission to collect samples for the first time from the far side of the moon and bring them to Earth for scientific studies. The Chang’e-6 mission is … Read more

IIT Madras to develop technologies for manufacturing in outer space, address gaps

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IIT Madras to develop technologies for manufacturing in outer space, address gaps

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, has established a research group to develop technologies for manufacturing products at extra-terrestrial locations and address the existing gaps in this sector in India, according to officials. According to the team, India is a leader in developing and applying technologies for manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites. However, the … Read more