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  After acing three autonomous landings, India's 'Pushpak' plane awaits ride to space © Provided by deepak kumar blogs I n a span of 15 months, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed all three autonomous landing tests of its spaceplane 'Pushpak' at the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka. With the third and most complicated landing test accomplished at  7.10 am Sunday (June 23), ISRO will now have to work towards launching a larger version of this spaceplane to space on a modified rocket, testing the plane in earth orbit, and demonstrating its capability to re-enter the atmosphere, return to earth safely for a runway landing.  Known as a Re-usable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator(RLV-TD) or 'Pushpak', the spaceplane is a sophisticated aerospace vehicle with civilian and strategic applications. It must be noted that only the US and China are known to operate autonomous spaceplanes, and in the coming years, as ISRO makes ...

  The construction of this route began on May 31, 1891. Provided by Deepak kumar blogs T ravelling by train is often associated with nostalgic childhood memories. While flights have become the preferred mode of transportation for their speed, train journeys still hold a unique charm. They offer not only affordability but also the opportunity to witness breathtaking landscapes through the window, accompanied by the company of loved ones or a good book. Trains not only connect cities and states but also countries, with some routes spanning vast distances and multiple time zones. One such iconic train journey is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which holds the title of the longest railway line in the world. Stretching across a distance of 9,258 kilometres, this legendary route connects Moscow, Russia’s capital, to Vladivostok. Remarkably, it traverses seven time zones and passes through over 30 cities, showcasing the diverse landscapes of Siberia and the Russian Far East. For travellers em...

  This is how breathtaking the majestic Himalayas look from space! © Provided by Deepak kumar blogs The Himalayan mountain range in Asia is renowned for its towering summits that exceed 7,200 meters above sea level, and holds the distinction of having the Earth's loftiest peaks. If you are curious to know how it might look from space, astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi has come to our rescue in one of the most beautiful ways. Astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and has shared pictures, thereby providing a look of the Himalayan peaks directly from the thermosphere. The astronaut is currently on a six-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS). He took to Twitter to share those astounding images of the Himalayas, as seen from space. Like always, with beautiful and bizarre things gaining a lot of traction in social media, the pictures shared by the astronaut garnered immense appreciation from netizens online. AlNeyadi in his twe...

  Home To 27 People: Not The Vatican City But This Is The Smallest Country In The World © Provided by deepak kumar blogs T he smallest country in the world is not Vatican City, but this small offshore platform located in the North Sea, known as Sealand. As the name suggests it is a land surrounded by sea on all sides. Vatican City is the smallest country however, that is internationally recognised. Sealand on the other hand is not! Here's all about it. Getty © Provided by deepak kumar blogs It's like any other country, but on a platform Officially known as the “Principality of Sealand", you’ll also be surprised by its size and population. This country is only about 10 kilometres from England and is said to be the smallest country in the world where only 27 people are living. The “Principality of Sealand” is one of the world’s two hundred countries that covers an area of 550 square meters and is located in England’s North Sea. The most important aspect is that it has its a...

  Indian Army signs Mou for 'Next Generation Wireless Technologies' © Provided by Deepak kumar blogs I n a landmark event, Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Indian Army and Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an autonomous R&D laboratory under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration in 'Next Generation Wireless Technologies for Indian Army, said a statement from Ministry of Defence on Saturday. The MoU was signed by Lt Gen K H Gawas, Commandant MCTE and Colonel Commandant Corps of Signals and Dr P H Rao, Director General SAMEER, added the statement. This initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening the Indian Army's technological capabilities which are aligned towards a declared vision for 2024 as 'Year of Technological Absorption for Indian Army' by Chief of Army Staff. Today's MoU sig...