Mission MITRA

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Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the Mission MITRA in Ladakh to test mental, physical strength of astronauts.

About Mission MITRA

• The Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment) is a first-of-its-kind team behavioral study designed by ISRO & IAF-Institute of Aerospace Medicine.
• Objective:  To examine the physiological, psychological, and operational dynamics of Crew and ground teams functioning in a high-altitude environment.
• It is being conducted in the rugged, high-altitude terrain of Leh, Ladakh.
  • Ladakh is known for its freezing temperatures, low oxygen levels and isolation, Ladakh is an ideal terrestrial analogue for space-like conditions.
• The mission involves India’s four designated Gaganyaan astronauts, supported by a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, medical experts and psychologists.
• This study is targeted to generate vital understanding on the team inter-operability between Crew (Gaganyatris) &ground control teams and effectiveness of decision making under environmental & operational stress.
• Significance: The findings will play a vital role in shaping India’s future human spaceflight missions, especially those involving longer durations in orbit or beyond.

Source: TH

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