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GSLV Mark III Launcher and GSAT -29 Satellite

GSLV Mark III stands for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III. With the successful placing of the communication satellite GSAT-29 into geostationary orbit, GSLV Mark III has become India’s most strong satellite launch vehicle in terms of its carrying capacity.  Both the satellite and launch vehicle are designed and developed by Indian Space Research Organisation

HysIS (Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite)

HySIS (Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite) is an Earth observation satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite provides images that are utilized for various purposes ranging from agriculture to deference.  What is hyper spectral imaging?  Human eye recognizes colour of visible light mainly in three bands. Eye identifies long wavelengths as red, medium

Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

CCHF (Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) is a virus caused infection transmitted to people by ticks and livestock animals. CCHF is one of the major ticks-borne infection caused by virus. Veterinary and health care personnel become easy prey for the disease. The transmission of the infection happens through the bite of a contaminated tick or because of

Hydrogen, Cryogenic Process and Rocket Launch

Hydrogen is an element with atomic number 1 and the symbol H. Hydrogen has many characteristics that make the element special.  Characteristics of hydrogen  Hydrogen is the only element that has no neutrons. Basically, this element is a colorless gas and when extreme pressure is applied it turns into liquid form. Among all elements, Hydrogen

The Sun – Origination, Life and Death

The Sun has always evoked curiosity, fear, fascination and admiration in Man from time immemorial. The Sun is just one among millions of the stars in the universe. It is neither the biggest nor the smallest star. But, without the Sun life is impossible in the earth and hence the Sun is the real superstar