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Israel’s Defence Ministry is enhancing military collaboration with Germany. The focus is on deploying the Arrow-3 missile interception system in Germany by 2025. This initiative follows recent geopolitical tensions in Europe, particularly due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Increased defence spending across Europe has prompted this partnership. Arrow Missile System Overview The Arrow missile system is designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles. It consists of two main components – Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors. The system was developed through a collaboration between Israel and the United States. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) serves as the prime contractor for this project. Recent Developments in Defence Coordination Meetings have taken place between Israel’s Defence Ministry and German officials. Key players include Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems, and MBDA Deutschland GmbH. These discussions aim to ensure a smooth deployment of the Arrow-3 system in German

The European Space Agency (ESA) has started initial planning for a mission to explore a large asteroid called Apophis, officially known as asteroid (99942). This mission, named the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (RAMSES), is designed to reach Apophis in February 2029. NASA is also preparing its mission, Osiris-Apex, to examine Apophis during the same close approach. What is Apophis? Apophis was discovered in 2004 and is roughly 340 meters (1,115 feet) in diameter. Due to its size, it could cause severe destruction if it hit Earth. Thankfully, it’s expected to pass safely by on April 13, 2029, coming within about 19,794 miles (31,860 kilometers) of our planet, which is close enough for detailed study but not a danger to Earth. Why are Asteroids a Threat? Asteroids are ancient pieces left over from when the Solar System formed. Many are located in the asteroid belt, but some are closer to Earth. Earth is at constant risk from these objects, especially from the 35,000 or so near-

  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently acquired two 400kg satellites for an important mission called SPADEX, or Space Docking Experiment. This mission aims to demonstrate the ability of two satellites to dock in space, marking a key step for future space missions. SPADEX Mission Overview SPADEX involves launching two satellites into slightly different orbits using a single rocket. Once in space, these satellites will travel at speeds of approximately 28,000 km/h. They will align and perform a ‘space handshake’ to dock together, forming one orbiting unit. This docking capability is crucial for future missions, including  Chandrayaan-4  and the proposed Indian Space Station. Significance of Docking Docking technology is essential for various space operations. For instance, when astronauts travel to a space station, their spacecraft must dock precisely with the station. This ensures safe transfer of crew and cargo. SPADEX will validate the autonomous rendezvous and d