Remembering Chandrayaan
4 months ago

Remembering Chandrayaan

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the country celebrates its first National Space Day on August 23, Thiruvananthapuram also joins in with an array of programmes to celebrate the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. To celebrate the occasion, the Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research is observing the week as Space Week with events ranging from expos by ISRO, lectures by ISRO scientists, competitions centred on the theme of ‘Touching Lives by Touching Moon: India’s Space Saga’, and visits by school children to the Crucible, the institute’s Science Activity Centre. Earlier, the Indian Space Research Organisation held a special exhibition about space at Kanakakkunnu from August 16-18 titled ‘Ambili, Kalatheetamaaya Vismayacheppu’. Also, on August 7, the IIST hosted an Open House to commemorate the National Space Day coming up on August 23.

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National Space Day: 'All Set For Gaganyaan Mission,' Says ISRO Chief S. Somanath | ABP News
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National Space Day: How private sector propelled Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon

India Today  

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ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan
4 months, 1 week ago

ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

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Hyderabad: Rashtrapati Nilayam Hosts Space Day Event for School Children
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Hyderabad: Rashtrapati Nilayam Hosts Space Day Event for School Children

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Rashtrapati Nilayam, in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre, hosted an outreach event on Saturday for the upcoming National Space Day on August 23. About 2,800 children from 40 schools attended the event that was aimed at enhancing public and student interest in space science, particularly focusing on Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission. NRSC director Dr Prakash Chauhan …

National Space Day celebrated by IIT-BBS, ISRO and SDSC-SHAR
5 months ago

National Space Day celebrated by IIT-BBS, ISRO and SDSC-SHAR

New Indian Express  

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August 23rd Declared National Space Day To Commemorate ISRO & Chandrayaan 3 Feat
1 year, 2 months ago

August 23rd Declared National Space Day To Commemorate ISRO & Chandrayaan 3 Feat

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The union government today announced the observation of August 23rd every year as the National Space Day to commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan 3 mission. Taking to X, PTI shared a copy of the “Gazette of India” declaration announcing August 23rd to be observed as “National Space Day” in recognition of ISRO’s historic feat. The official gazette notification …

Govt declares August 23 as 'National Space Day' to commemorate success of Chandrayaan-3 Mission
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt declares August 23 as 'National Space Day' to commemorate success of Chandrayaan-3 Mission

India TV News  

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World Space Week programmes start in Visakhapatnam
1 year, 2 months ago

World Space Week programmes start in Visakhapatnam

Deccan Chronicle  

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Rajya Sabha unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on success of Chandrayaan-3
1 year, 3 months ago

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India TV News  

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AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrates Chandrayaan Mahotsav
1 year, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Reaching for the Sun and Moon
1 year, 3 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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'Smile, please': ISRO releases Vikram's image clicked by Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover
1 year, 3 months ago

'Smile, please': ISRO releases Vikram's image clicked by Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover

India TV News  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Chandrayaan-3: Two mission objectives achieved in-situ scientific experiments on lunar surface underway, says ISRO
1 year, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 3 months ago

’Could not stop myself’: PM Modi on India arrival in post Chandrayaan-3 success

Live Mint  

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PM Modi announces August 23 as ‘National Space Day’, lauds Isro scientists
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi announces August 23 as ‘National Space Day’, lauds Isro scientists

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced August 23 as the ‘National Space Day’. PM Modi in Bengaluru met and congratulated ISRO scientists as he lauded Chandryaan-3 heroes involved with the successful lunar landing The prime minister was addressing the Indian Space Research Organisation scientists at the ISRO command centre in Bengaluru. Modi met and congratulated ISRO scientists on Saturday …

Chandrayaan-3: August 23 to be celebrated as National Space Day, says PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: August 23 to be celebrated as National Space Day, says PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

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‘India will celebrate August 23 as National Space Day to mark Chandrayaan-3 success’: PM Modi tells ISRO scientists
1 year, 3 months ago

‘India will celebrate August 23 as National Space Day to mark Chandrayaan-3 success’: PM Modi tells ISRO scientists

Firstpost  

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Chandrayaan-3: India to celebrate August 23 as ‘National Space Day, says PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: India to celebrate August 23 as ‘National Space Day, says PM Modi

Live Mint  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 | It’s a truly momentous occasion, says President Murmu

The Hindu  

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WATCH | Bengaluru marks the success of Chandrayaan-3 with public screenings and celebrations
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH | Bengaluru marks the success of Chandrayaan-3 with public screenings and celebrations

The Hindu  

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Chandrayaan-3 set for lunar landing on Aug 23. Know when and where to watch Live
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 set for lunar landing on Aug 23. Know when and where to watch Live

Live Mint  

Chandrayaan-3, the hope of not only the Indian Space Research Organisation but also millions of Indians, is just a day away from its historic lunar landing on August 23, 2023. India's quest for space exploration is about to achieve a remarkable feat as Chandrayaan-3 is poised for a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23, an event that …

Prayers, parties, student shows planned as India get set for Chandrayaan-3 landing
1 year, 4 months ago

Prayers, parties, student shows planned as India get set for Chandrayaan-3 landing

India Today  

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Chandrayaan-3 finishes fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre
1 year, 5 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 finishes fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre

The Hindu  

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Chandrayaan-3 | ‘Over the moon’: praises pour in across party lines
1 year, 5 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 | ‘Over the moon’: praises pour in across party lines

The Hindu  

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ISRO all set for the launch of Chandrayaan-3: Here's all you need to know about India's 3rd lunar mission
1 year, 5 months ago

ISRO all set for the launch of Chandrayaan-3: Here's all you need to know about India's 3rd lunar mission

Op India  

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ISRO completes launch rehearsal of Chandrayaan-3 mission
1 year, 5 months ago

ISRO completes launch rehearsal of Chandrayaan-3 mission

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Tuesday completed the launch rehearsal of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. “Chandrayaan-3 mission: The ‘Launch Rehearsal’ simulating the entire launch preparation and process lasting 24 hours has been concluded,” the space agency tweeted. India’s third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, is scheduled to be launched on July 14, 2023, at 2.35 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre …

Chandrayaan-3 mission to launch on July 14 at 2.35 pm: Details
1 year, 5 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 mission to launch on July 14 at 2.35 pm: Details

India TV News  

ISRO is gearing up to launch Chandrayaan-3 this week, marking India's renewed attempt to become the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon successfully. After the setback encountered during the Chandrayaan-2 mission, ISRO has adopted a "failure-based design" approach for Chandrayaan-3 instead of a "success-based design." Image Source : ISROChandrayaan-3 mission set to launch on July 14 Chandrayaan-3 …

Chandrayaan-3 scheduled for launch in July: ISRO chairman
1 year, 6 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 scheduled for launch in July: ISRO chairman

The Hindu  

The third edition of ISRO’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for launch between July 12 and 19 this year, said S. Somanath, chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation. Speaking to mediapersons on the sidelines of a one-day workshop organised for students at St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom, Mr. Somanth said efforts were progressing to launch the satellite as per the schedule. The …

Chandrayaan-3 launch window opens from July 12: Isro chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 launch window opens from July 12: Isro chief

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The launch window for India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, opens on July 12, the Indian Space Research Organisation chief S Somnath said on Saturday. Speaking to HT, Somnath said, “We have a small launch window for Chandrayaan-3, which opens from July 12. The space agency last week started the assembly process for the payloads for the mission in …

‘Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in July’: ISRO chief
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in July’: ISRO chief

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath on Monday said that Chandrayaan-3 will be launched in July this year. Read here: ISRO launches next-gen navigational satellite NVS - 01 The mission aims to develop and demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary missions. The lander will have the capability to soft land at a specified lunar site and deploy the rover, …

Retrospective: July 22, Chandrayaan-2 and India's lunar ambitions
3 years, 5 months ago

Retrospective: July 22, Chandrayaan-2 and India's lunar ambitions

Hindustan Times  

India's outer space ambitions owe a significant debt to July 22, an important date for the history of the country's scientific and technological feats. It was on this date back in 2019 that Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar exploration mission, was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation from the Satish Dhawan space centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Ahead of …

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