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...
SpaceX Crew Docks with ISS: A Historic Rescue Mission for Stranded Astronauts Introduction In a groundbreaking mission, SpaceX Crew Dragon successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) to rescue astronauts who had been stranded in space for over nine months . The mission, which captured global attention, highlights the crucial role of private spaceflight in modern space exploration . But how did these astronauts get stuck in space? What challenges did NASA and SpaceX face in bringing them home? Let's dive into this extraordinary story. How Astronauts Got Stranded in Space The Soyuz MS-22 mission , launched by Russia’s Roscosmos , suffered a critical coolant leak in December 2022, rendering the spacecraft unsafe for the return journey. This left two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut without a way back to Earth. With no immediate backup plan, NASA and Roscosmos collaborated to find a solution while ensuring the astronauts' safety onboard the ISS. ...