ISRO\'s analogue space mission kicks off at Ladakh\'s Leh.
The mission will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat to tackle the challenges of a base station beyond the earth
Source: The Hindu
About Analog Space Mission:
It is a mission of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
It is a collaborative effort led by ISRO’s Human Spaceflight Center with partners including AAKA Space Studio, the University of Ladakh, and IIT Bombay.
Its objective is to simulate interplanetary habitat conditions to assess the feasibility of a sustainable extraterrestrial base.
Its key benefits include that it supports Gaganyaan and other future space missions by testing life-support technologies, habitat feasibility, communication systems, and behavior in isolated conditions.
It will simulate space conditions on Earth to evaluate human and robotic responses, technology, and operational dynamics essential for deep-space missions.
Significance of location of Ladakh\'s Leh:
Ladakh’s isolation, dry climate, and high-altitude, barren terrain provide Mars- and Moon-like conditions, making it ideal for analog simulations.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
It is India\'s national space agency.
It serves as the principal research and development arm of the Department of Space, overseen by the Prime Minister of India.
It is primarily responsible for space-based operations, space exploration, international space cooperation and the development of related technologies.
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