The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency of the Republic of India, charged with the military’s research and development, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production with the Defence Science Organisation. It is … Read more

Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components and applications

Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components and applications Remote sensing, also called earth observation, refers to obtaining information about objects or areas at the Earth’s surface without being in direct contact with the object or area. Humans accomplish this task with aid of eyes or by the sense of smell or hearing; so, remote sensing … Read more

Buran

Buran: The Soviet Space Shuttle That Flew Once The Soviet Union’s space program, a formidable competitor to the United States during the Cold War, achieved many remarkable feats. From the first satellite, Sputnik, to the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, the Soviets consistently pushed the boundaries of space exploration. However, one of their most … Read more