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India Today
12 hours ago
- Science
- India Today
Welcome back to Earth: Two astronauts complete Hope Mars analog mission
Two Indian analog astronauts, Rahul Mogalapalli and Yaman Akot, stepped out on Monday after spending 10 days in strict isolation inside the Himslayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (Hope) habitat, nestled in the rugged terrain of Tso Kar, approximately 150 km from Leh, Ladakh. Their mission, aimed at simulating the stresses and routines of lunar and Martian exploration, marks a major milestone for India's human spaceflight INSIGHTS FROM THE ANALOG ASTRONAUTSSpeaking to which received exclusive access to the remote habitat, the astronauts reflected on their journey, describing it as a challenging yet transformative experience. 'The ten days were a real learning curve,' said Rahul. 'We had to ration food, water, and even internet bandwidth. Maintaining communication and staying disciplined was tough, but if given a chance, I'd do it again.' Both crew members emphasised the unique psychological hurdles of extended confinement, pointing to the value such analog missions bring to India's future space exploration plans. HOPE MISSION: PIONEERING INDIA'S SPACE FUTUREThe Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) mission, developed by Bengaluru-based Protoplanet in collaboration with ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), is India's maiden attempt to mimic extraterrestrial living conditions. The 8-meter habitat module and a 5-meter utility module, named Phobos and Deimos after Mars' moons, were designed to replicate the challenges of long-duration space travel. The region's extreme environment, with drastic temperature swings from 35C to -25C, provided the ideal Mars-like conditions for rigorous Hope analog experiment is crucial groundwork for India's upcoming Gaganyaan mission, which will send astronauts into space and eventually to the Moon by 2040. The data and protocols forged here, covering mission planning, health monitoring, and environmental adaptation, are directly applicable to future crewed missions. Rahul and Yaman undertook biomedical experiments, collecting urine, breath, and blood samples. These will be analysed by ISRO scientists to understand genetic, physiological, and psychological changes induced by isolation and harsh conditions. BUILDING FOR THE FUTUREDr Siddharth Pandey, founder and director of Protoplanet, emphasised the mission's importance as a learning curve not only for the astronauts but for his team as well. He revealed plans to expand the habitat to accommodate up to six analog astronauts and expressed hope that Gaganyaan's astronaut corps will participate in future analog the maiden mission concluded, Phobos and Deimos will operate as automated weather stations, gathering invaluable data for upcoming analog missions while Protoplanet gears up to upgrade the facility ahead of the next simulation, planned for April 2026.A GIANT LEAP FOR INDIA'S SPACE EXPLORATIONBy successfully simulating lunar and Martian conditions, the HOPE analog mission unfolds a new chapter in India's journey to establish a human presence beyond Earth. As the Gaganyaan program eyes a launch in 2027, this Ladakh outpost stands as a rehearsal for a future when Indian astronauts walk on the Moon and, someday, Mars.- Ends
Geek Vibes Nation
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
New 'God of War' Game Delayed To 2026
Fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the God of War saga may have to wait a bit longer. According to industry insider Jeff Grubb, an unannounced God of War project set in ancient Greece has been internally delayed to 2026. Shared during a recent episode of the Last of the Nintendogs podcast, Grubb's claim has sparked excitement and speculation about what this mysterious spin-off could entail. A Return to Greece with a Twist Unlike the Norse mythology explored in 2018's God of War and 2022's God of War: Ragnarök, this new project is rumored to revisit the franchise's Greek roots. Earlier reports suggested a 2025 release, but Grubb now indicates the game has been pushed back, possibly due to its expanding scope or challenges like the recent voice actors' strike. Rumors also point to a bold departure from the series' traditional formula, with insiders like Tom Henderson describing it as a 2.5D Metroidvania-style game. Deimos as the Star? Adding fuel to the speculation, leaks suggest the game may not center on Kratos but instead feature his brother, Deimos, in a prequel set before Kratos becomes the Ghost of Sparta. This smaller-scale side story could explore untold chapters of the Greek saga, potentially blending the series' signature combat with Metroidvania exploration. Grubb has emphasized that this is not a remaster or a mainline sequel but a distinct project, possibly akin to Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales in scope. When Will We Hear More? With no official confirmation from Sony or Santa Monica Studio, the game's delay to 2026 suggests an announcement might be imminent, perhaps at The Game Awards in December 2025, given the precedent set by the Valhalla DLC reveal in 2023. The absence of the project at recent PlayStation events like State of Play and Summer Game Fest further supports the idea that Sony is holding off for a bigger reveal. What's Next for God of War? The God of War franchise, now 20 years strong, continues to captivate fans with its rich storytelling and evolving gameplay. While the Norse saga concluded with Ragnarök, a return to Greece could rekindle the brutal, mythological roots that defined Kratos' early adventures. As PlayStation's 2026 lineup grows with titles like Ghost of Yotei and Wolverine, this Greek spin-off could be a unique addition to the PS5's first-party slate. Until Sony breaks its silence, fans can only speculate about this intriguing project. Will it deliver the same emotional depth and visceral action the series is known for? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned for updates on this developing story!
India Today
12-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
Perseverance rover captures breathtaking view of Martian moon Deimos
Nasa's Perseverance rover has delivered a breathtaking new view from the Red Planet, capturing the elusive Martian moon Deimos shining in the pre-dawn image, taken at 4:27 a.m. local time on March 1, 2025—the 1,433rd Martian day (sol) of the mission—was created using the rover's left navigation camera, which pushed its technical limits to photograph the faint celestial camera employed its maximum long-exposure setting of 3.28 seconds for each of 16 individual frames. These were combined onboard into a single composite image, resulting in a total exposure time of about 52 seconds. The extended exposure was necessary to reveal Deimos, a moon so small — 12 kilometers across — that it appears more like a bright star than a planetary satellite when seen from Mars. Two of the brighter white specks are Regulus and Algieba, stars that are part of the constellation Leo. (Photo: Nasa) The resulting photograph is hazy, a product of both the low light before dawn and the digital noise introduced by the long of the white specks scattered across the Martian sky are likely noise or cosmic rays, but two of the brighter points are actually distant stars: Regulus and Algieba, both part of the constellation Leo. The Martian landscape below is dimly illuminated, with features such as Woodstock Crater visible about half a mile from the rover's location as it journeyed toward an area known as Witch Hazel image not only highlights Perseverance's technical prowess but also underscores the ongoing mysteries of Mars' tiny moons. Deimos, tidally locked to Mars, completes an orbit every 30 hours and 17 minutes, and its origins — along with those of its sibling Phobos — remain a subject of scientific Perseverance mission continues to push the boundaries of planetary exploration, offering humanity rare glimpses of the Martian sky and paving the way for future discoveries. Must Watch
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Haunting Image Shows The Moon Deimos From The Surface of Mars
There's not much hustle and bustle on Mars. The red planet is inhabited by no-one that we know of, except the robotic rovers toiling away to excavate its secrets. The only sound you'd hear is the whispering of the wind. There are no crowds, not much in the way of turmoil (unless you happen to get caught in one of Mars's wild, global sandstorms). Nevertheless, a new image taken by Perseverance from its lonely vantage point in the Jezero Crater seems to convey the serenity possible on Mars like no other. It was taken in the liminal pre-dawn darkness, at 4:27 am local time on 1 March 2025. The rover aimed its left Navcam above the horizon, and for a total exposure time of 52 seconds, stared at the sky – specifically, Deimos, the smaller and more distant of the two Martian moons. At just 16 kilometers (10 miles) across, and orbiting at an average distance of around 20,000 kilometers from the Martian surface, Deimos is quite small when viewed from Perseverance's perspective. It looks like a bright star in the sky. Mars has two moons; the other is Phobos. They were named for the sons of god of war Ares, the Greek counterpart for the Roman god Mars; their names mean fear (Phobos) and dread (Deimos). There are lots of mysteries about these little potato-moons. Scientists want to know where they came from, and where they are going. Simulations suggest that Phobos, which orbits Mars closer than any other moon in the Solar System, and whose orbit is shrinking, will one day be torn asunder by the gravity of Mars and become a faint ring around its equator. Deimos, at a much safer distance, is likely to escape this carnage; its fate, however, is not clear. Observations such as this haunting image captured by a lonely robot on the Martian surface are the tiny puzzle pieces scientists use to conduct their painstaking investigations thereon. Stunning Images Reveal The Sun's Surface in Unprecedented Detail The Universe's Most Powerful Cosmic Rays May Finally Be Explained China's Tianwen-2 Launches to Grab First 'Living Fossil' Asteroid Samples
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Japan tests its Mars moon sample-return probe ahead of 2026 launch (photo)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Japan is putting its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft through a series of tests ahead of its launch to Mars next year. MMX is a complex mission to collect samples from the moon Phobos and deliver them to Earth to solve the riddle of the origin of the tiny Martian satellite. The spacecraft has been put into a vacuum chamber to test its readiness for deep space, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced on May 15 via its official mission channel on the social media platform X. "MMX is undergoing a thermal vacuum test, in which the spacecraft is placed in a vacuum chamber where the environment simulates outer space and the operation for each of the onboard instruments is checked," JAXA stated. The image shows the spacecraft's return and exploration modules, while MMX's little IDEFIX rover can be seen in the center, attached to the exploration module. The 55-pound (25 kilograms) IDEFIX rover was developed by the German Aerospace Center (known by the German acronym DLR) and the French space agency Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Related stories: — New Japanese spacecraft aims to explore the mysterious moons of Mars — Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet — Mars moons: Facts about Phobos and Deimos A main objective of MMX is to determine whether Phobos and the smaller companion moon Deimos are captured asteroids, or formed from fragments blown into orbit after a giant impact struck Mars. The mission also aims to provide new insights into the history of the Red Planet and planetary formation in general across the wider solar system. MMX is due to be launched on Japan's flagship H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center during the next Mars launch window, in November-December 2026. It was earlier scheduled to launch in the previous launch window in 2024, but this was delayed due to issues with the H3 rocket. If all goes well, MMX will arrive in orbit around Mars in 2027 to begin mapping and analyzing Phobos and Deimos and search for a landing site. MMX will then land on Phobos in 2029 to collect around 0.35 oz (10 grams) of samples. These are expected to be delivered to Earth in 2031.
