Indian Astronaut Special Watch: Shubhanshu Shukla is going to visit the International Space Station (ISS) next month under the Joint Mission of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). One special thing about this mission is that all astronauts will be given special watches of omega. This is a tradition, which started in the 1960s and is still a part of space operations. On this, Axiom Space said that we are eager to include Omega watches once again.
Omega watches are not only a symbol of beauty or brand, but they are proof of technical perseverance and accuracy. Talking about the two major watches used in the X-4 mission, an omega speedmaster is a professional moonwatch. It comes with manual winding. This is certified by NASA Extra-Vehicular Activity. This is the same watch, which was worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in Apollo missions. The second clock is the omega X-33 Skyvocker. This is a digital and analog hybrid watch. It is specially designed for astronauts.
What is the specialty of watches?
The clocks given by NASA are different from ordinary watches in many ways. It is equipped with different mission timing modes. It works at least in gravity. It has the capacity to withstand temperatures from -160 ° C to +200 ° C. There is a strength to bear the shaking of up to 40g. It is an anti-corrosion and equipped with vacuum-proof design. At the same time, the Omega brand said that it is not just a clock, the accuracy of time and the echo of heritage.
Which countries are included in the X-4 mission?
The X-4 mission being operated by Axiom Space holds special importance for India, Poland and Hungary as it will be the first government-provided space mission of the three countries after four decades. This includes more than 60 scientific experiments. During this time research will be done on Earth Science, Microorganism, and Bio therapy. An example of international cooperation and technical partnership will be presented.
