स्पेसएक्स के नए रॉकेट स्टारशिप में गुरुवार को परीक्षण उड़ान के दौरान विस्फोट हो गया। अब तक का सबसे बड़ा और सबसे शक्तिशाली रॉकेट दुनिया की परिक्रमा करने के प्रयास में दक्षिण टेक्सास के आकाश में गरज रहा था जब यह विस्फोट हुआ। एलोन मस्क के स्वामित्व वाली कंपनी ने ट्विटर पर इस घटना की पुष्टि की। एलन मस्क की कंपनी ने मैक्सिकन सीमा के पास टेक्सास के दक्षिणी सिरे से लगभग 400 फुट (120 मीटर) स्टारशिप रॉकेट लॉन्च किया। इस योजना के तहत बूस्टर को उड़ान भरने के तुरंत बाद मेक्सिको की खाड़ी में गिरा दिया जाएगा, क्योंकि हवाई के पास प्रशांत महासागर में दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने से पहले अंतरिक्ष यान दुनिया का चक्कर लगाने के लिए पूर्व की ओर अधिक ऊंचाई पर पहुंच गया था।

 स्पेसएक्स के स्टारशिप, दुनिया का सबसे शक्तिशाली रॉकेट, परीक्षण उड़ान के दौरान विस्फोट 

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इस पहली बार किए गए प्रक्षेपण के लिए कोई भी व्यक्ति या उपग्रह सवार नहीं था। बोका चीका बीच लॉन्च साइट से कई मील दूर से दर्शकों की भीड़ देखी गई, जो ऑफ-लिमिट थी।

कंपनी ने लोगों और कार्गो को चंद्रमा और अंततः, मंगल ग्रह पर भेजने के लिए स्टारशिप का उपयोग करने की योजना बनाई है। नासा ने अपनी अगली मूनवॉकिंग टीम के लिए एक स्टारशिप आरक्षित की है, और अमीर पर्यटक पहले से ही चंद्र फ्लाईबाय बुक कर रहे हैं।

स्पेसएक्स का स्टारशिप, अब तक का सबसे शक्तिशाली रॉकेट, विस्फोट (CNBC))

स्पेसएक्स ने स्टारशिप के पहले लॉन्च प्रयास को साफ़ किया

यह स्टारशिप का दूसरा लॉन्च प्रयास था, क्योंकि स्टारशिप के पहले चरण पर दबाव प्रणाली के साथ एक समस्या के कारण सोमवार को पहले को अंतिम मिनट में स्क्रब किया गया था, जिसे सुपर हैवी कहा जाता है। मस्क ने गुरुवार को प्रक्षेपण प्रयास से पहले एक ट्वीट में लिखा, "सभी प्रणालियां वर्तमान में लॉन्च के लिए हरी हैं।

इससे पहले मंगलवार को उन्होंने ट्वीट कर कहा था कि कंपनी लॉन्च िंग की तैयारी के लिए कई मुद्दों पर काम कर रही है। उन्होंने कहा, 'टीम कई मुद्दों पर चौबीसों घंटे काम कर रही है। शायद 4/20, शायद नहीं, "मस्क ने कहा।

इस बीच, कंपनी ने अपनी वेबसाइट पर अपडेट किया: "स्पेसएक्स टेक्सास में स्टारबेस से पूरी तरह से एकीकृत स्टारशिप और सुपर हेवी रॉकेट के पहले उड़ान परीक्षण के लिए गुरुवार, 20 अप्रैल को जल्द से जल्द लक्ष्य बना रहा है। बयान में कहा गया है, "62 मिनट की लॉन्च विंडो सुबह 8:28 बजे सीटी (भारतीय समयानुसार शाम 6:58 बजे) खुलती है और सुबह 9:30 बजे (भारतीय समयानुसार रात 8:00 बजे) बंद हो जाती है।

अगर यह सफल रहता है तो सुपर हैवी बूस्टर आज उड़ान भरने के करीब आठ मिनट बाद मेक्सिको की खाड़ी में भारी बारिश करेगा। स्टारशिप का ऊपरी चरण का अंतरिक्ष यान पृथ्वी के चारों ओर आंशिक रूप से चक्कर लगाएगा, जो लॉन्च के लगभग 90 मिनट बाद हवाई के पास प्रशांत महासागर में नीचे आ जाएगा।

कंपनी ने कहा, "इस तरह के परीक्षण के साथ, सफलता को इस बात से मापा जाता है कि हम कितना सीख सकते हैं, जो भविष्य में सफलता की संभावना को सूचित करेगा और सुधार करेगा क्योंकि स्पेसएक्स तेजी से स्टारशिप के विकास को आगे बढ़ाता है।

मस्क ने पहले कहा था कि केवल 50 प्रतिशत संभावना है कि स्पेसएक्स के विशाल स्टारशिप वाहन का पहला कक्षीय मिशन सफल होगा। लेकिन उन्होंने इस बात पर भी जोर दिया कि स्पेसएक्स दक्षिण टेक्सास साइट पर कई स्टारशिप वाहनों का निर्माण कर रहा है।

इन्हें आने वाले महीनों में अपेक्षाकृत जल्दी लॉन्च किया जाएगा, और लगभग 80 प्रतिशत संभावना है कि उनमें से एक इस साल कक्षा में पहुंच जाएगा। स्पेसएक्स का उद्देश्य स्टारशिप का उपयोग चालक दल और कार्गो दोनों को पृथ्वी की कक्षा में ले जाने के लिए पूरी तरह से पुन: प्रयोज्य परिवहन प्रणाली के रूप में करना है, मानवता को चंद्रमा पर लौटने में मदद करना है, और मंगल ग्रह और उससे आगे की यात्रा करना है।

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami had said that health ATM will be set up for health screening during Chardham Yatra

IRCTC recently signed an MoU with Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) for a period of 5 years for providing Helicopter ticket booking service to the pilgrims of Shri Kedarnath Dham.

The gates of the holy Kedarnath Dham will open on 25 April. With this, devotees can also book the helicopter service for the temple. As per Times of India report, pilgrims can book helicopter service for Kedarnath Dham likely from today i.e. 8 April on heliyatra.irctc.co.in. 

IRCTC recently signed an MoU with Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) for a period of 5 years for providing Helicopter ticket booking service to the pilgrims of Shri Kedarnath Dham.

This came after in February, the DGCA had issued a circular for the conduct of helicopter pilgrimage operation for 2023. The copy of the circulars viewed by ANI laid down responsibilities of the helicopter operators and also certain guidance or guidelines to respective Shrine Boards or District Administration to ensure safe and smooth helicopter operations.

As per the official website notice, “Helicopter services for 2023 Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra will be booked through IRCTC heliyatra website."

As per the Heliyatra, in order to book the helicopter services, pilgrims first need to do an mandatory registration on Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board for visiting holy shrine of Kedarnath. Registration can also be done through mobile application by downloading the Tourist Care Uttarakhand App and also through WhatsApp Facility. Pilgrim just need to Type Yatra to initiate the registration process on Mobile no. 91 8394833833.

Here's how to book helicopter service on IRCTC's Heli Yatra

1) Complete Char Dham Yatra registration on registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in

2) Create Heliyatra account to check seat availability using registration number/group ID

3) Choose desired departure slot and complete your booking with online payment mode of your choice.

4) Carry the IRCTC heliyatra ticket to the assigned Helipad location and start the holy Kedarnath Yatra

While addressing a event in Joshimath, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said that about 11 lakh people have registered so far for the Chardham Yatra starting from April 22. People coming to Chardham Yatra should take good memories with them for which continuous work is going on. 

"Today, the state is progressing fast in all fields. Master plan of Shri Badrinath Dham is also in progress and it is expected to be completed by Nov 2023," the CM added.

Earlier, CM Dhami had said that health ATM will be set up for health screening during Chardham Yatra. With this facility, the devotees will get a lot of conveniences. This would be a good step for the strengthening of medical facilities on the Char Dham Yatra route.

CM Dhami had also instructed officials that the travel arrangements should be completed by 15 April. Along with the improvement of the roads of the Yatra route, the Chief Minister also gave instructions to work with an effective action plan on the arrangements related to the convenience of the passenger

The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages in India. This pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri - nestled high up in the Himalayas. The doors of Kedarnath Dham will open on April 25 and Badrinath Dham on April 27 while the Gangotri Temple Commitee will open the temple doors from Akshaya Tritiya on 22 April.

Albania short-stay tourist visa is a short-term visa in the form of an eVisa

You can visit Albania and Montenegro without a Schengen visa. All you need is a passport, a return ticket, and an e-visa for these countries.

Want to travel to Europe but do not have a Schengen visa? The good news is you can still travel to 2 European nations. Albania and Montenegro. All you need is a valid passport, a return ticket, a bank statement etc., and can travel to these countries with an e-visa. Here's all you need to know: 

Albania short-stay tourist visa

Albania short-stay tourist visa is a short-term visa in the form of an eVisa. This visa will allow you to travel and stay in Albania for a period of 90 days within a 180-day period from the date of entry into Albania. Also known as visa type c, it can be issued for multiple entries within 180 days. Still, you can not stay more than 90 days in Albania in 180 days.

Montenegro short-stay visa

The Montenegro Short-Stay Visa is issued for single or multiple entries into Montenegro for tourist, business, personal or other purposes. You cannot stay continuously within six (6) months for more than ninety (90) days, starting from the day you entered Montenegro. Short-Stay Visa for multiple entries is valid for up to one (1) year. In exceptional cases, authorities can issue it for you for no longer than five (5) years. 

You can also get it as a group. However, that one is valid for thirty (30) days.

Previously, Serbia also allowed Indian tourists to enter the country without a visa. But, as of January 2023, Serbia has withdrawn the existing arrangement. 

Countries that offer quickest Schengen visa

However, if you planning to travel a bit more extensively, you would need a Schengen visa. Though the rejection rate is high and the wait is long, you can dodge that too. 

Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, and Luxembourg are among the easiest European countries to obtain a Schengen visa. Lithuania has a 98.7% visa approval rate, Estonia has a 98.4% rate, and Finland has a high approval rate as well. Iceland has a quick processing time with a 88% visa approval rate, while Luxembourg has a low Schengen visa rejection rate of 1.3%. 

It's important to stay up-to-date on visa policies and any changes that may arise due to COVID-19 or other reasons before applying for a visa.

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