Chandrayaan-3: Another rover instrument confirms presence of sulphur, says ISRO
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: Another rover instrument confirms presence of sulphur, says ISRO

Live Mint  

India on August 23 scripted history as ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module touched down on the lunar surface, making it only the fourth country to accomplish the feat and the first to reach the uncharted south pole. Indian Space Research Organisation on 31 August has said that a new update stating that another instrument onboard the Chandrayaan-3 mission's rover 'Pragyan' has confirmed the presence of sulphur in the lunar region, this time with different different technique. As per ISRO, “APXS instrument is best suited for in-situ analysis of the elemental composition of soil and rocks on the surface of planetary bodies having little atmosphere, such as the Moon.” It also carries radioactive sources that emit alpha particles and X-rays onto the surface sample. Earlier on 30 August, the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard 'Pragyan' rover of Chandrayaan-3 ‘unambiguously confirmed’ the presence of sulphur in the lunar surface near south pole.

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Chandrayaan-3 surprises ISRO with unplanned ‘hop experiment’ on Moon
1 year, 2 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 surprises ISRO with unplanned ‘hop experiment’ on Moon

Live Mint  

Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has completed all its mission objectives on the Moon, however, the Vikram lander surprised the Indian Space Research Organisation with its successful ‘hop experiment’, according to a report published by Hindustan Times. The ‘hop experiment’ indicates new possible opportunities for future moon missions. The major challenge for ‘Vikram and Pragyan’ was to come back into action after surviving …

Pragyan rover discovers sulphur at moon’s south pole | Explained
1 year, 3 months ago

Pragyan rover discovers sulphur at moon’s south pole | Explained

The Hindu  

In an exciting milestone for lunar scientists around the globe, India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down 600 km from the south pole of the moon on August 23, 2023. While the data from Chandrayaan-3’s rover, named Pragyan, or “wisdom” in Sanskrit, showed the lunar soil contains expected elements such as iron, titanium, aluminum and calcium, it also showed an unexpected surprise …

Pragyan is taking a nap. What did the rover find?
1 year, 3 months ago

Pragyan is taking a nap. What did the rover find?

Live Mint  

Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to soft-land on the lunar south pole region. On 28 August, the Indian Space Research Organisation confirmed that the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy instrument on the Pragyan rover has discovered the presence of aluminium, sulphur, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon and oxygen on the moon. The Vikram lander also recorded a ‘moonquake’ on the …

100 not out: Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover achieves another record. Details here
1 year, 3 months ago

100 not out: Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover achieves another record. Details here

Live Mint  

The Indian Space and Research Organisation on Saturday said that the Pragyan Rover is on the south pole of the moon and has covered a distance of 100 meters. Taking to 'X', ISRO said, “Pragyan 100*, Meanwhile, over the Moon, Pragan Rover has traversed over 100 meters and continuing.” "The good news is that the rover has moved almost 100 …

Chandrayaan-3: Pragyaan Rover completes its assignments, set into 'sleep mode', says ISRO
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: Pragyaan Rover completes its assignments, set into 'sleep mode', says ISRO

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday said that Chandrayaan 3's Pragyaan Rover has completed its assignments on the lunar surface and safely put into "sleep mode". Rover rotated in search of a safe route Earlier on August 31, the initial assessment of the first-ever measurements of the near-surface lunar plasma environment over the south pole region by RAMBHA-LP payload …

Chandrayaan-3: Pragan Rover has traversed over 100 meters, says ISRO
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: Pragan Rover has traversed over 100 meters, says ISRO

India TV News  

In the latest update on the Chandrayaan 3, the ISRO on Saturday said that Pragan Rover has traversed over 100 meters. ISRO Chairman S Somanath said the lunar mission Chandrayaan 3's rover and lander are functioning well and they would be put to "sleep" soon to withstand the night on the Moon. "The lander and rover, 'Vikram' and 'Pragyaan', respectively, …

Chandrayaan-3 takes seismic readings from lunar surface
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 takes seismic readings from lunar surface

Hindustan Times  

India’s lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, took its first seismic readings on the moon, detecting the mild rumble of not just the rover and other scientific instruments probing the surface of the moon but also what appeared to be a “natural event” now under investigation. Now in its eighth day of its 14-day mission where it will study, for the first …

Chandrayaan-3 | RAMBHA aboard Vikram completes first in-situ measurements of lunar plasma over the moon
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 | RAMBHA aboard Vikram completes first in-situ measurements of lunar plasma over the moon

The Hindu  

The Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive ionosphere and Atmosphere - Langmuir Probe payload on board Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram has completed the first in-situ measurements of the surface-bound lunar plasma environment over the south polar region. These ongoing observations hold significant implications for comprehending the process of charging within the lunar near-surface region, particularly in response to the fluctuations in …

India's moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole
1 year, 3 months ago

India's moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s moon rover confirmed the presence of sulfur and detected several other elements …

'Like tasting cooked veggie': Scientist on Chandrayaan confirming sulphur, oxygen on moon
1 year, 3 months ago

'Like tasting cooked veggie': Scientist on Chandrayaan confirming sulphur, oxygen on moon

Hindustan Times  

Chandrayaan 3 on Tuesday confirmed the presence of sulphur and oxygen on the moon apart from many other elements like aluminium, calcium etc. Explaining the significance of the finding, scientist TV Venkateswaran told news agency ANI that it is like tasting cooked vegetables to confirm whether they are fully cooked. Explaining the significance of the finding of the Chandrayaan 3 …

Morning Digest | India lodges ‘strong protest’ with China over new map; Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at Moon’s south pole, and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Morning Digest | India lodges ‘strong protest’ with China over new map; Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at Moon’s south pole, and more

The Hindu  

India protests China’s map claiming Indian territory, MEA says it ‘complicates’ border resolution India has lodged a “strong protest” with China over the publication of a new map that was released by the Chinese government on August 28, showing all of Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, and other parts of Indian territory within its borders, that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar …

India’s moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s moon rover confirmed the presence of sulfur and detected several other elements near the lunar south pole as it searches for signs of frozen water nearly a week after its historic moon landing, India’s space agency said Tuesday. The rover’s laser-induced spectroscope instrument also detected aluminum, iron, calcium, chromium, titanium, manganese, oxygen and silicon on the …

Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at moon’s south pole, searching for hydrogen
1 year, 3 months ago

Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at moon’s south pole, searching for hydrogen

The Hindu  

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover has confirmed the presence of sulphur on the moon’s surface, near its south pole, and is still searching for hydrogen, the Indian Space Research Organisation said on Tuesday. The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy instrument onboard the Chandrayaan-3’s rover has made the first-ever in-situ measurements on the elemental composition of the lunar surface near the south pole. “These in-situ …

Chandrayaan 3 mission: Pragyan rover detects oxygen, other elements on Moon
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan 3 mission: Pragyan rover detects oxygen, other elements on Moon

Live Mint  

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard 'Pragyan' rover of Chandrayaan-3 has “unambiguously confirmed” the presence of sulphur in the lunar surface near south pole. “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard the Rover unambiguously confirms the presence of Sulphur in the lunar surface near the south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements. ISRO informed on Monday that the Pragyan Rover had come across …

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Payload Confirms Presence Of Sulphur On Moon’s South Pole. Know More
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Payload Confirms Presence Of Sulphur On Moon’s South Pole. Know More

ABP News  

Chandrayaan-3: The Pragyan rover’s Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument has confirmed the presence of sulphur on the Moon’s south pole. Other elements detected by LIBS on the lunar surface near the Moon’s south pole include aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon, and oxygen, the Indian Space Research Organisation said in a mission update. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard the Rover …

Chandryaan-3: Rover confirms presence of Sulphur on Moon, searches for Hydrogen
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandryaan-3: Rover confirms presence of Sulphur on Moon, searches for Hydrogen

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Tuesday said that Pragyan Rover has confirmed the presence of Sulphur on the lunar surface near the south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements. In-situ scientific experiments continue.Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard the Rover unambiguously confirms the presence of Sulphur in the lunar surface near the south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements," ISRO wrote on …

Chandrayaan-3: As dust settles, Pragyan rover prepares to explore Moon
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: As dust settles, Pragyan rover prepares to explore Moon

Hindustan Times  

India took a walk on the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation announced on Thursday, as the Pragyan rover, which emerged from the belly of the Vikram lander on Wednesday night, was set to roll across the lunar surface hours after the latter created history by becoming the first craft to land on the moon’s south pole, propelling India into …

Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon: What will ’Pragyan’ rover do on lunar surface
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon: What will ’Pragyan’ rover do on lunar surface

Op India  

India made history on Wednesday after it accomplished an extraordinary achievement: becoming the first nation to achieve a soft landing in the vicinity of the Moon’s southern pole and propelling itself into the exalted club of countries that have successfully touched down on the Earth’s only natural satellite. From 5:20 PM onwards on Wednesday, the Chandrayaan-3 entered the critical landing …

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