Current Affairs - Technology

SpaceX successfully launched the inaugural batch of operational spy satellites for the new US spy constellation. This launch, conducted from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California, marked a significant milestone in the project for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), aimed at bolstering the country's space-based surveillance capabilities.

Wipro 3D collaborated with ISRO in the development and testing of a 3D-printed rocket engine for India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This collaboration resulted in significant advancements in additive manufacturing technology, streamlining the engine's design and enhancing efficiency and performance. The successful testing of the engine underscores the potential of additive manufacturing in the aerospace industry, marking a milestone in India's space exploration endeavours.

Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based startup, has accomplished the remarkable feat of successfully launching the world's first space rocket equipped with a single-piece three-dimensional (3D) printed engine, known as Agnibaan. This breakthrough highlights the innovative prowess of Agnikul Cosmos in aerospace technology, particularly in the field of propulsion systems. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota, underscoring India's involvement in the mission. By utilizing the Inconel material and their patented Agnilet engine, Agnikul Cosmos has demonstrated India's indigenous capabilities in space exploration, marking a significant milestone in the country's space program.

TCS has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay), to develop India’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager. This partnership aims to revolutionize semiconductor chip examination, enhancing reliability and energy efficiency in electronic devices.

NASA’s Magellan mission has discovered ongoing volcanic activity on Venus, providing direct geological evidence of recent lava flows in two locations on the planet's surface. This discovery suggests that Venus is more volcanically active than previously thought, highlighting the significance of the Magellan mission in advancing our understanding of Venusian geology.