{"id":11828,"date":"2026-04-04T15:11:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=11828"},"modified":"2026-04-04T15:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:41:06","slug":"isro-mission-mitra-astronaut-safety-gaganyaan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/isro-mission-mitra-astronaut-safety-gaganyaan\/","title":{"rendered":"ISRO Launches Mission MITRA: Big Boost to Astronaut Safety in Space Missions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Mission MITRA by the Indian Space Research Organisation has been a big step in providing astronaut safety in India. This program would improve the safety and health of the crew participants of human spaceflight programs, particularly in the ambitious Gaganyaan Mission. Mission MITRA focuses on sophisticated surveillance systems, emergency response, and real-time assistance technologies. It shows India&#8217;s commitment to building reliable, secure space exploration systems and enhancing its reputation as a leading spacefaring nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Features and Importance of Mission MITRA<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mission MITRA is a specific project, and its goal is to enhance the safety of astronauts in human spaceflight missions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Indian Space Research Organisation has developed it to assist crew members in harsh space conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The mission is crucial in improving the safety structure of the Gaganyaan Mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It also has sophisticated monitoring devices that can monitor the health and vital parameters of astronauts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The programme aims to provide rapid emergency response systems in unanticipated events within space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Its goal is to reduce the risks of long-duration space missions and hostile space conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mission MITRA incorporates the usage of modern technologies in communication, navigation, and life support systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It enhances readiness for exploring human space and future missions to other planets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The mission helps enhance the reliability and success rates of crewed space flights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It indicates India&#8217;s increasing technological potential and safe space missions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recently Asked Questions on ISRO<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Consider the following statements about Chandrayaan missions:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chandrayaan-1 carried NASA\u2019s Moon Mineralogy Mapper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is still operational.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chandrayaan-3 had an orbiter module.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A) 1 and 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B) 2 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> C) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> D) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: A) 1 and 2 only<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 did not have an orbiter; it used Chandrayaan-2 orbiter for communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. With reference to Aditya-L1, consider the following statements:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrange Point L1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is India\u2019s first solar mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It studies only the photosphere of the Sun.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A) 1 and 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> C) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> D) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: A) 1 and 2 only<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explanation: Aditya-L1 studies multiple layers, like corona, chromosphere, not just photosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Consider the following pairs (Mission : Objective):<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Astrosat: Multi-wavelength astronomy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NavIC: Global navigation system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RISAT: Radar imaging Earth observation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the pairs given above is\/are correctly matched?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A) 1 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> C) 2 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> D) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: A) 1 and 3 only<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explanation: NavIC is regional, not global.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Consider the following statements about Gaganyaan Mission:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It aims to send humans to Low Earth Orbit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It uses GSLV Mk II launch vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It includes both crewed and uncrewed test flights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A) 1 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> C) 2 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> D) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: A) 1 and 3 only<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explanation: Gaganyaan Mission uses LVM3 (GSLV Mk III), not Mk II.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Assertion (A) and Reason (R):<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assertion (A): PSLV is considered one of the most reliable launch vehicles of ISRO.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Reason (R): PSLV is mainly used for geostationary satellite launches.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B) Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> C) A is true, R is false<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> D) A is false, R is true<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Answer: C) A is true, R is false<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explanation: The PSLV is reliable but mainly used for polar orbits, not geostationary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Consider the following statements about XPoSat:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It studies X-ray polarisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is India\u2019s first mission dedicated to studying black holes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It helps understand high-energy cosmic sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A) 1 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> C) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> D) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: A) 1 and 3 only<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explanation: XP OSat studies X-ray sources, not exclusively black holes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. With reference to launch vehicles, consider the following:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PSLV \u2013 Polar orbit missions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GSLV Mk III \u2013 Heavy payload missions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSLV \u2013 Small satellite launches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the above is\/are correctly matched?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A) 1 and 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B) 2 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> C) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> D) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Explanation: All launch vehicles are correctly matched with their roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/artemis-ii-mission-crewed-moon-flyby-nasa\">Artemis II Mission<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion &#8211; ISRO Launches Mission MITRA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mission MITRA represents an important step towards making the Indian Space Research Organisation safe and reliable in terms of astronauts and missions. It enhances the readiness of India for the exploration of space through supporting activities such as the Gaganyaan Mission. Mission MITRA will increase the safety of the crew in severe space environments by incorporating high-tech monitoring and emergency response mechanisms, which will further strengthen India as a responsible and competent spacefaring country, with high safety and innovation priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mission MITRA by the Indian Space Research Organisation has been a big step in providing astronaut safety in India. This program would improve the safety and health of the crew participants of human spaceflight programs, particularly in the ambitious Gaganyaan Mission. Mission MITRA focuses on sophisticated surveillance systems, emergency response, and real-time assistance technologies. 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