CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Space agencies of India and France signed an agreement for cooperation for the India’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan. France has a well-established mechanism for space medicine. It also has the MEDES space clinic, a subsidiary of CNES, where space surgeons undergo training.

Detailed explanation-2: -The newly-established Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) will coordinate the IHSF efforts. Existing launch facilities will be upgraded for launches under the Indian Human Spaceflight project with extra facilities needed for launch escape systems. Russia is likely to provide astronaut training.

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which country has signed pact with India to collaborate on ISRO’s first human spaceflight programme “Gaganyaan"? Notes: India and France has recently signed an agreement to collaborate on ISRO’s first human spaceflight programme “Gaganyaan".

Detailed explanation-4: -The Rs. 10, 000 crore project aims to take a three-person Indian crew into orbit for five to seven days before returning them safely to Earth.