microgravity

Life sprouts in space: Isro successfully germinates cowpea seeds in just four days under microgravity conditions

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Life sprouts in space: Isro successfully germinates cowpea seeds in just four days under microgravity conditions

Isro has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully germinating cowpea seeds in microgravity conditions during their PSLV-C60 POEM-4 mission.The successful experiment utilised the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS), demonstrating substantial progress in understanding how plants grow in space conditions.VSSC developed the CROPS payload, which functions as an automated system specifically created to … Read more

Explainer: Why astronauts experience headaches in space

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Explainer: Why astronauts experience headaches in space

NEW DELHI: Space travel, with its awe-inspiring vistas and weightless freedom, also brings forth a host of physiological challenges for astronauts. Among these, an unexpected and often underestimated issue is the prevalence of headaches during space missions. Let’s delve into the fascinating reasons behind this cosmic discomfort.Research in the burgeoning field of space medicine has … Read more