ISRO Launches India’s First Analog Space Mission In Leh 

ISRO Launches India’s First Analog Space Mission In Leh 

ISRO Launches India’s First Analog Space Mission In Leh 

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India’s first analog space mission, designed to simulate extraterrestrial environments, was launched by ISRO in Leh, Ladakh, on Friday. This pioneering project is a collaborative effort among the Human Spaceflight Centre, ISRO, AAKA Space Studio, University of Ladakh, and IIT Delhi, with support from the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.

The mission seeks to replicate the extreme conditions of Mars and the Moon, utilizing Ladakh’s challenging terrain and climate as a close match. Known for its frigid, high-altitude desert climate, Ladakh provides a setting where temperatures can plummet as low as -35°C in winter, presenting a realistic testing ground for space habitats and equipment.

Analog missions like this serve as crucial trials for new technologies and human factors, such as teamwork and isolation, essential in preparing astronauts for long-term space travel. Testing these conditions on Earth offers a cost-effective way to address spaceflight challenges before venturing beyond Earth.

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