CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Chairman, ISRO laid foundation stone for Space Situational Awareness Control Centre at Peenya, Bengaluru on 2nd August, which is an important milestone in the progress of ISRO.

Detailed explanation-2: -Space Situational Awareness (SSA) refers to the knowledge of the space environment, including location and function of space objects and space weather phenomena. SSA is generally understood as covering three main areas: Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) of man-made objects.

Detailed explanation-3: -ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969 and superseded INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology. DOS was set up and ISRO was brought under DOS in 1972.

Detailed explanation-4: -Space Situational Awareness (SSA) plays an important role in ensuring space activities proceed safely, in accordance with domestic and international laws, standards and other norms. It means understanding the space environment and being aware of any threats to space activities.

Detailed explanation-5: -NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance) set up in 2009 is the outcome of this vision.