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Originally the ISS was planned to be a 15-year mission. [72] Therefore, an end of mission had been worked on, [73] but was several times postponed due to the success and support for the operation of the station. [74] As a result, the oldest modules of the ISS have been in orbit for more than 20 years, with their reliability having decreased. [73]
This article lists orbital and suborbital launches planned for the second half of the year 2025, including launches planned for 2025 without a specific launch date. For all other spaceflight activities, see 2025 in spaceflight .
The exams are held in three mediums Sinhala, Tamil and English. The exam is the basic Certificate awarded in Sri Lanka as proof of completion of Secondary Education. The GCE O/L examination is an important milestone for students as it determines their eligibility to pursue further studies at the Advanced Level (A/L) or vocational training courses.
The process of assembling the International Space Station (ISS) has been under way since the 1990s. Zarya , the first ISS module, was launched by a Proton rocket on 20 November 1998. The STS-88 Space Shuttle mission followed two weeks after Zarya was launched, bringing Unity , the first of three node modules, and connecting it to Zarya .
The majority of candidates enter the exam through their respective schools, but those who have completed their school education can also apply as private candidates. The qualification also serves as an entrance requirement for Sri Lankan state universities. The exams are offered in three mediums: Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
1 January – The "Clean Sri Lanka" national initiative commences under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. [1]16 January – The government announces an agreement with Chinese state oil company Sinopec valued at $3.7 billion to construct a "state-of-the-art oil refinery" with a capacity of 200,000 barrels in Hambantota.
In spring 2025, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to mark India's first human presence on the ISS. This mission is part of a bilateral initiative between India and the US, aiming to prepare for India's Gaganyaan programme with rigorous training and scientific experiments aboard the ISS. [60] [61]
The competition is conducted in three languages Sinhala, Tamil and English. There is no age limit for the competition as long as the participant's age does not exceed 19 years to the given date. Main sections that covered are, Basic Astrophysics, Coordinates and Times, Solar System, Stellar Systems, Cosmology, Instrumentation and Space ...