Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:57pm on 02 Aug 2025,Saturday Science
Two Indian scientists — aerospace engineer Rahul Mogalapalli and astrobiologist Yaman Akot — have begun a 10-day isolation mission inside a specially designed space habitat named HOPE (Human Outer Planet Exploration), located near Tso Kar in Ladakh at over 14,500 feet altitude. Built by ProToPlanet with ISRO's support, the dome mimics Martian conditions to test physical and psychological endurance required for interplanetary missions. The extreme altitude, oxygen scarcity, and rugged terrain resemble space-like challenges. Data from this mission will help refine astronaut training and support India's ambitions in future space exploration. (PC: The Print)
