Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) in Ladakh
On 31st July 2025, ISRO inaugurated the Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) in Ladakh’s Tso Kar Valley, a high-altitude Mars-like environment chosen to test life-support systems and technologies for future lunar and Martian missions.
What is the HOPE Station?
- A planetary analogue facility with two modules — an 8-metre wide living unit for crew and a 5-metre utility module for equipment and systems.
- Designed to simulate harsh extraterrestrial conditions including high UV radiation, low atmospheric pressure, extreme cold, and saline permafrost.
- Being led by ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre with support from industry partners and top research institutes.
- Hosted a 10-day trial ....
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