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Binary Merger Of Gamma-Ray Burst with Kilonova A long Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) produced by a compact binary merger twinned with kilonova emissions was recently reported as a rare astronomical event. The Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT), India's largest optical telescope, also confirmed this combination, which had never before been accepted or proven scientifically. The GRB, designated as GRB211211A, lasted for more than 50 seconds. Kilonovae are produced by the collision of two co

SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN)

SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN) Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU with Social Alpha to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN). About Social Alpha: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform for science and technology start-ups. About SpIN: Space entrepreneurship: SpIN is India’s first dedicated platform for innovation, curation, and venture development for the burgeoning sp