ISRO launches India's first analog space mission in Ladakh to simulate Mars and Moon conditions.

India's first analog space mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is taking place in Leh, Ladakh. The mission, involving a compact habitat called Hab-1, aims to simulate conditions on Mars and the Moon. This collaborative effort with various institutions will study the effects of isolation on humans, and test technologies necessary for future long-duration space missions. Ladakh's unique geography provides an ideal setting for this research.

November 01, 2024
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