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Among these missions, India's GSLV Mark I also launched on January 29th, carrying a geosynchronous navigation satellite, further advancing India's ambitions in space technology.
In other exciting developments, India announced a successful in-orbit docking operation as a part of its Spedex mission, a feat achieved by only a few countries, adding to India’s growing presence in space exploration.
Astrophysics and Research Updates
January's deep space exploration wasn’t limited to launches. Significant research emerged from samples collected from the asteroid Bennu, revealing the presence of nitrogen-based organic compounds, essential for the building blocks of life. Analysis has suggested that while these compounds exist, there is still no evidence of life having existed on Bennu.