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Redeeming India’s Nuclear Power Promise: A Clean Energy Imperative for 2047

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Introduction: A Nuclear Vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 As India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, energy security stands as a pivotal pillar in the vision of Viksit Bharat . Amid the global climate crisis and rising energy demands, nuclear power has re-emerged as a compelling solution. India’s commitment to achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 is both visionary and necessary—but achieving this requires a strategic shift in policy, participation, and international cooperation. While India’s nuclear energy sector has traditionally been a tightly controlled domain under government monopoly—primarily led by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) —it is now imperative to welcome private sector investments and foreign partnerships. A reformed nuclear ecosystem can unlock the full potential of atomic energy as a clean, reliable, and scalable contributor to India’s net-zero aspiration...

ISRO to Resume SpaDeX Experiments from March 15

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ISRO to Resume SpaDeX Experiments from March 15

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is set to recommence its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) on March 15, 2025. This phase involves separating and re-docking the previously united satellites, Chaser and Target, to advance technologies essential for future missions.

Key Highlights:

  1. Mission Overview:

    • Launch Date: December 30, 2024
    • Satellites Involved: SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target)
    • Objective: Demonstrate in-space docking capabilities

  2. Recent Achievements:

    • Successful docking of Chaser and Target satellites on January 16, 2025
    • Formation of a unified satellite system in elliptical orbit

  3. Upcoming Experiments:

    • Start Date: March 15, 2025
    • Activities Planned:
      • Separation of the unified satellite into Chaser and Target
      • Re-docking maneuvers to test and validate docking procedures
      • Simulation experiments preceding actual operations

  4. Operational Constraints:

    • Elliptical orbit provides a 10-15 day window every two months for experiments
    • Current focus on simulation to prepare for the upcoming experimental window

  5. Future Implications:

    • Development of docking technologies critical for missions like Chandrayaan-4
    • Paving the way for the establishment of the Bharat Antariksha Station
    • Enhancing ISRO's capabilities in on-orbit servicing and assembly

These advancements underscore ISRO's commitment to mastering complex space operations, positioning India as a significant player in space exploration and technology development.

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