LIMITLESS!!

Is sky the actual limit as said by others? Have you ever imagined a world beyond that? The world where asteroids play, the world where the other six planets revolve, The world where our Kalpana Chawla lost her life. Yes, we call that world the External Space!

In theoretical Physics space means a continuous area which is free or unoccupied. The area beyond sky is unoccupied too. Human quest to explore and find what’s out there started about 70 years ago. This human quest gave birth several science branches such as Space technology, Space navigation and Rocket science.

“What’s out there"?

This is something the world of science continue to discuss even today. This same thought is the reason for the birth to “Space Technology”.

  • What is Space Technology?

It is the theapplicationofengineeringandscientificinventionsfortheexploration, study and utilizationofouter space. The branch of space technology was founded inorder to develop a technologies so that humans and other human made objects could work in the outer space which is not suitable for their existence.

The condition in space is quite different from that of that of Earth’s surface. There is no atmosphere. Objects do not fall down. It is impossible to breathe.Thesolarwindsendselectronstochargethespacecraft,withlightninglikedischargesthatmaydamagethecraft.Cosmicraysandsolarprotonsdamageelectroniccircuitsandhumanflesh.Thevastdistancesrequirereliablestructures,electronics,mechanisms,andsoftwaretoenablethecrafttoperformwhenitgetstoitsgoal. Space technology thus deals with all these aspects which has to be taken in to consideration when we explore the space.

  • Why is Space Technology so relevant?

For millions of people out there space technology and space research is waste of billions of money. But the benefits of space is important in todays aspects.

GlobalWarming:

The after effects of global warming is increasing day by day. At this stage international space organizations plans to take men to other habitable places. Space tech have a significance. New technology have to be developed inorder to establish human colonies in distant planets in the universe.Here rises the importance of Space tech.

Traveling efficiently:

There requires an inordinate amount of fuel to launch a rocket into space, so scientists are constantly developing new measures to make travel more efficient. These include new fuel types, new materials, and more aerodynamic designs.

Traveling safely:

Space technologists also need to make sure the travel is safe for the people on board. That means developing safer, more durable materials for the vehicles and better equipment for the people on board.

Improving human health:

Astronauts may face extreme health conditions when they are in space including low gravity and exposure to radiation. Accordingly, scientists have to incorporate new methods and materials to compensate for these health challenges.

Discovering new things:

Along the way, researchers are constantly discovering new things about space and Earth-based life we take along for the ride.

Whether intentional or unintentional, the research done by astronauts and engineers have resulted in some technologies and products we may not have otherwise seen. Considering that we use some of them on a daily basis, it’s hard to picture what a life without space tech would be like!
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