Current Affairs - Technology

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently inaugurated the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) facility in Kulamavu, Idukki, Kerala. This cutting-edge facility is designed to enhance India's naval capabilities through advanced sonar systems testing and evaluation.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Solar Study Mission Proba-3, highlighting ISRO's role as a key player in international space collaborations and missions.

India is deploying its own atomic clocks to synchronize digital devices with Indian Standard Time (IST), enhancing timekeeping infrastructure and national defence capabilities. This initiative, led by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the Ministry of Science and Technology, signifies a significant technological advancement for India.

SpaceX successfully deployed the TSAT-1A satellite developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in partnership with Satellogic Inc. The launch took place from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The TSAT-1A satellite was assembled at TASL’s Assembly plant in Vemagal, Karnataka, and is designed to deliver high-resolution optical satellite images.

Russia conducted the successful test launch of its Angara-A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, marking a significant achievement in its space program.