Space safety refers to the measures taken to protect spacecraft and astronauts. It encompasses collision avoidance, debris management, and safe re-entry protocols. International cooperation is vital for effective space safety. Various space agencies develop guidelines and technologies to enhance safety. The growing number of satellites increases the need for robust safety measures. Ensuring space safety is crucial for sustainable exploration and utilisation of outer space.
As India prepares to send astronauts into space under the Gaganyaan programme, a critical but largely invisible process has come into focus — human-rating. While India’s LVM-3 rocket...
