Chandrayaan-5 mission approved, India to collaborate with Japan to study moon
1 week, 2 days ago

Chandrayaan-5 mission approved, India to collaborate with Japan to study moon

India Today  

The government has approved the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission, which aims to study the Moon with a significantly heavier rover than its predecessors, according to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. The Chandrayaan-5 mission will feature a 250 kg rover, a substantial upgrade from the 25 kg 'Pragyan' rover used in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The mission's lander, Vikram, and rover, Pragyan, were placed into hibernation mode due to the lunar night, which lasts about 14 Earth days, to conserve energy and protect the instruments from extreme cold. Additionally, ISRO is working on the Gaganyaan mission to send Indian astronauts into space and plans to establish its own space station, the Bharatiya Space Station.

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Chandrayaan-5 approved: ISRO eyes India’s human moon mission by 2040
1 week, 1 day ago

Chandrayaan-5 approved: ISRO eyes India’s human moon mission by 2040

Live Mint  

The Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman V Narayanan has confirmed that the government has granted approval for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, marking another significant step towards India’s lunar exploration ambitions. Reflecting on past achievements, Narayanan highlighted India’s successful Chandrayaan missions, with Chandrayaan-3 securing the country’s first soft landing on the lunar surface. Reflecting on the nation’s growing global footprint in space …

Centre has accorded approval for Chandrayaan-5 Mission: ISRO Chief
1 week, 2 days ago

Centre has accorded approval for Chandrayaan-5 Mission: ISRO Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

The Centre has recently accorded approval for the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission to study the Moon, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Sunday.At an event to felicitate him for taking over as the Chairman of the Bengaluru-headquartered Indian Space Research Organisation, Narayanan said that unlike the Chandrayaan-3 mission which carried the 25-kg rover 'Prayagyaan', the Chandrayaan-5 mission would carry a 250 …

Rs 20,193-Crore Funding For Gaganyaan As ISRO Plans 2 Crewed Space Flights By 2028
1 week, 6 days ago

Rs 20,193-Crore Funding For Gaganyaan As ISRO Plans 2 Crewed Space Flights By 2028

ABP News  

New Delhi, March 12 : The Indian Space Research Organisation has generated a revenue of $439 million from foreign satellite launches in the last 10 years, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, informed on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Singh said that "from January 2015 to December 2024, a total of 393 foreign …

Isro's Chandrayaan missions reveal hidden wonders of the cold lunar world
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Isro's Chandrayaan missions reveal hidden wonders of the cold lunar world

India Today  

India's Chandrayaan missions have recently made two significant discoveries on the Moon, advancing our understanding of lunar plasma dynamics and water ice reserves. Chandrayaan-2: Unveiling Lunar Plasma Dynamics Scientists from the Space Physics Laboratory at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre have made a remarkable discovery using data from the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. Instead, researchers found unexpectedly high electron densities in the …

India to land Mangalyaan-2 on Mars, Isro awaits PM Modi's approval
1 month ago

India to land Mangalyaan-2 on Mars, Isro awaits PM Modi's approval

India Today  

India is setting its sights on a new mission to land a spacecraft on Mars, potentially making it only the fourth nation to achieve this feat. The Mars Lander Mission, also known as Mangalyaan-2, has been approved by the Space Commission and is currently awaiting final approval from the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Building on the …

India to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 to bring back moon samples: Science and Technology Minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 to bring back moon samples: Science and Technology Minister

Live Mint  

India is set to launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027, marking a significant step in the nation’s space exploration efforts. The mission aims to collect samples from the Moon and return them to Earth, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh has confirmed. “The Chandrayaan-4 mission aims to collect samples from the Moon’s surface and bring them back to Earth,” Singh …

Chandrayaan-4 to launch in 2027: Jitendra Singh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chandrayaan-4 to launch in 2027: Jitendra Singh

The Hindu  

India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said. Chandrayaan-4 mission is scheduled to launch in 2027 : Union Minister Jitendra Singh The Minister said the Gaganyaan mission, which involves sending Indian astronauts in a specially designed spacecraft to low-earth orbit and bringing them …

India to launch Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027 for moon sample collection
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India to launch Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027 for moon sample collection

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said.Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavylift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit. "The Chandrayaan-4 mission aims to collect …

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan and Chandrayaan-4: ISRO's ambitious plans till 2027
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan and Chandrayaan-4: ISRO's ambitious plans till 2027

Hindustan Times  

India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said. "This achievement will align with the timelines of India's other landmark missions, including the Gaganyaan space mission, marking a pleasant coincidence in the nation's journey toward scientific excellence," Singh said. Singh said that while the …

Chandrayaan-4 to launch in 2027 to bring back samples of moon rocks to Earth, check details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chandrayaan-4 to launch in 2027 to bring back samples of moon rocks to Earth, check details

India TV News  

India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said. In an interview with PTI videos, Singh said, "The Chandrayaan-4 mission aims to collect samples from the moon's surface and bring them back to the Earth.” The minister said the Gaganyaan mission, which involves sending …

India will launch Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan in 2026, Chandrayan-4 in 2027
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India will launch Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan in 2026, Chandrayan-4 in 2027

India Today  

India is on the cusp of exploring not just the boundary beyond Earth, but also the surface of the Moon and the deep sea on the planet with three big-ticket missions. India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027, while in 2026, India will also launch Samudrayaan to explore the …

ISRO 100th mission highlights: GSLV-F15 launched successfully from Sriharikota
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

ISRO 100th mission highlights: GSLV-F15 launched successfully from Sriharikota

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday morning launched its historic 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The GSLV-F15 with the NVS-02 satellite lifted off from the spaceport’s second launch pad at 6.23 a.m. “The first launch of 2025 has been successfully accomplished. The GSLV-F15 is the 17th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and …

Isro gets new chief as S Somnath leaves after conquering Sun and Moon
2 months, 1 week ago

Isro gets new chief as S Somnath leaves after conquering Sun and Moon

India Today  

As the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle soared into the sky from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, carrying India’s maiden solar mission, Aditya L-1, the nation erupted in celebration. The historic moment came just weeks after Chandrayaan-3's triumphant landing on the Moon, solidifying India’s position in the global space race. SOMNATH'S LEGACY Under his leadership, Isro successfully executed several high-profile missions, …

Jitendra Singh reviews upcoming ISRO missions
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jitendra Singh reviews upcoming ISRO missions

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Thursday held a review meeting with senior officers of Indian Space Research Organisation in Bengaluru on Thursday. ISRO has major space missions scheduled in the first half of 2025, including two GSLV missions, one commercial mission of LVM3 for a global customer apart from the first uncrewed orbital mission …

New Isro chief lists priorities: Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan 4, own space station
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Isro chief lists priorities: Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan 4, own space station

India Today  

Dr V Narayanan, who will take over from S Somnath as the Indian Space Research Organisation chairperson, outlined that the agency's priorities in the next few years would be the manned mission to space, named Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, and the development of a space station. The ambitious Gaganyaan mission, scheduled for 2026, will see Isro launching four astronauts to an orbit …

ISRO Aims to Get Rocks, Soil from the Moon
2 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO Aims to Get Rocks, Soil from the Moon

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The exploration include getting rocks and soil from the moon on Earth, the proposed Bharatiya Antariksha Station and landing an astronaut on the lunar surface. “This mission will mark India's entry into the exclusive league of nations capable of mastering space docking,” Union science minister Jitendra Singh said. “The primary objective of the SpaDeX mission is to develop and …

ISRO takes significant step towards Gaganyaan Mission, moves first solid motor segment
3 months, 1 week ago

ISRO takes significant step towards Gaganyaan Mission, moves first solid motor segment

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation announced on Friday that it has reached a major milestone for its Gaganyaan program, which aims to send humans into space. The first solid motor segment has been moved from the production plant to the launch complex, marking a key step towards the HLVM3 G1 flight. India's human spaceflight dreams are taking shape!” The Gaganyaan …

ISRO Marks Major Milestone for Gaganyaan Mission with Key Achievements
3 months, 1 week ago

ISRO Marks Major Milestone for Gaganyaan Mission with Key Achievements

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In a significant development for India’s maiden human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday announced the successful transfer of the first solid motor segment to the launch complex at SDSC-SHAR. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts to space, where they will orbit 400 km above Earth in Low Earth Orbit for a three-day …

Isro takes big step towards maiden flight of Gaganyaan Mission
3 months, 1 week ago

Isro takes big step towards maiden flight of Gaganyaan Mission

India Today  

India's ambitious Gaganyaan Mission has taken a significant step forward with the successful transfer of the first solid motor segment to the launch complex. The first solid motor segment has been moved from the production plant to the launch complex, marking a key step towards the HLVM3 G1 flight. The successful movement of the solid motor segment shows ISRO's plans …

Isro successfully fires LVM3 cryogenic engine that will power Gaganyaan Mission
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro successfully fires LVM3 cryogenic engine that will power Gaganyaan Mission

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has achieved a key milestone in its space program with the successful sea-level hot test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine on November 29, 2024. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of Isro’s LVM3 launch vehicle, which has played a pivotal role in missions like Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight project. With …

ISRO ties up with European Space Agency for Gaganyaan missions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ISRO ties up with European Space Agency for Gaganyaan missions

The Hindu  

Indian Space Research Organisation and European Space Agency signed a Technical Implementing Plan document for Ground Tracking Support for India’s Gaganyaan missions. The TIP enables the ESA to provide ground station support for Gaganyaan missions, which will ensure continuity in data flow and communication with the Orbital Module for monitoring and orbital operations. The TIP was signed by Dr Anil …

Chandrayaan-4 rover to be 12 times heavier than Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandrayaan-4 rover to be 12 times heavier than Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan

India Today  

India's space ambitions are set to take a giant leap forward with the announcement of a significantly larger rover for the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 mission. Nilesh Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre at the Indian Space Research Organisation, revealed that the new rover will weigh a staggering 350 kg, dwarfing its predecessor from the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Chandrayaan-4 mission is …

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission likely in March next year; ISRO to track from Pacific, Atlantic oceans
4 months ago

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission likely in March next year; ISRO to track from Pacific, Atlantic oceans

Live Mint  

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission is likely to begin as early as March next year to prepare for India’s most ambitious space project, its manned mission in 2026. According to a CNN-News18 report, the Indian Space Research Organisation will send ships carrying scientists to be stationed at observation points in the Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans to monitor the unmanned mission. Tentative …

Australia to help Isro in recovering Gaganyaan astronauts after splashdown
4 months ago

Australia to help Isro in recovering Gaganyaan astronauts after splashdown

India Today  

In a significant boost to the Australia-India space partnership, the two countries have signed an Implementing Arrangement for cooperation on crew and crew module recovery for India's ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight missions. The agreement, inked between the Australian Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organisation, marks a crucial step in enhancing bilateral space collaboration. The Gaganyaan mission, India's first …

Isro saved Chandrayaan-2 from colliding with Korean orbiter: Unclassified report
4 months, 1 week ago

Isro saved Chandrayaan-2 from colliding with Korean orbiter: Unclassified report

India Today  

In a remarkable feat of precision and planning, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully averted a potential collision between its Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter and the Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter above the Moon. According to Isro's unclassified Monthly Summary for September 2024, a planned manoeuvre for the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter, scheduled on September 19, was carefully modified to prevent a close conjunction with …

On this day: India crashed a spacecraft on the Moon and discovered water
4 months, 1 week ago

On this day: India crashed a spacecraft on the Moon and discovered water

India Today  

India is readying the Chandrayaan-4 mission to return rocks and soil from the surface of Earth, but the foundation of the ambitious lunar exploration was set by Chandrayaan-1 over 16 years ago. On November 14, 2008 India's first lunar probe made history by successfully impacting the Moon's surface, setting the stage for groundbreaking discoveries and future lunar missions. On this …

Isro to establish a lunar space station by 2040, dedicated to moon missions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro to establish a lunar space station by 2040, dedicated to moon missions

India Today  

In a bold move that solidifies India's commitment to space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation is planning to develop a lunar space station by 2040. This ambitious project is part of the third phase of India's comprehensive crewed lunar mission roadmap, marking a significant leap forward in the nation's space capabilities. The lunar space station initiative comes on the …

India's Space Program: A Roadmap to 10% Contribution in the Global Space Economy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Space Program: A Roadmap to 10% Contribution in the Global Space Economy

India TV News  

ISRO Chairman S Somanath announces new timelines and missions for India's space program. The country is aiming to increase its global contribution to the space economy to at least 10 per cent in the next decade. India's first manned mission to space, Gaganyaan, is expected to be launched in 2026, followed by a sample return mission to Chandrayan-4 in 2028. …

Why is ISRO planning to assemble Chandrayaan 4 mission in space?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is ISRO planning to assemble Chandrayaan 4 mission in space?

Hindustan Times  

Chandrayaan-4, India's next Moon mission will follow a new approach to launch and assembly of the mission's scientific instruments. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation's website, these parts of the mission will be stacked and assembled in space to help India overcome payload limitations. The mission will also demonstrate advanced in-space docking and transfer capabilities to achieve significant savings …

Big boost to ISRO: Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission, Indian space station and next-gen launch vehicle get Cabinet nod
6 months, 1 week ago

Big boost to ISRO: Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission, Indian space station and next-gen launch vehicle get Cabinet nod

Hindustan Times  

Chandrayaan-4, the next phase following Chandrayaan-3's successful lander and rover landing on the Moon, received approval from the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. The Cabinet also cleared the plan for the Venus orbiter mission, the development of an Indian space station, and the next-generation launch vehicle development, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told a press briefing. After Moon and Mars, India to …

'Chandrayaan 4-5 Design Complete', Says ISRO Chief. Know Updates About Mission, Gaganyan Project, Other Satellites
7 months ago

'Chandrayaan 4-5 Design Complete', Says ISRO Chief. Know Updates About Mission, Gaganyan Project, Other Satellites

ABP News  

After the success of Chandrayaan 3, the Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing for its next moon mission aimed at bringing samples from Moon back to Earth. 70 Other Satellites To Be Launched In Next 5 Years Besides the Chandrayaan 4 mission, Somanath also stated that the space agency was planning to launch 70 satellites over the next five years. …

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

ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who holds the Science and Technology portfolio, has lauded the accomplishments made by the Indian Space Research Organisation over the decades as a ‘source of inspiration’ for the entire country. He recalled the great sacrifices made by scientists in the past and the tireless efforts of the staff members in taking the country’s space mission …

What Is The India-US Joint Mission To Fly Gaganyatris? How Are Astronauts Being Trained?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What Is The India-US Joint Mission To Fly Gaganyatris? How Are Astronauts Being Trained?

News 18  

The two astronauts chosen for the Indian Space Research Organisation ’s maiden human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, will travel to the US for training for a mission to the International Space Station. ISRO published a statement on August 2, which said: “During the mission, the Gaganyatri will undertake selected scientific research and technology demonstration experiments on board the ISS as well …

More space objects were placed in orbit in 2023 compared to 2022
10 months, 3 weeks ago

More space objects were placed in orbit in 2023 compared to 2022

The Hindu  

Indian Space Situational Assessment Report for 2023 has revealed that more space objects were placed in orbit last year as compared to 2022. A total of 3,143 objects originating from 212 launches and on-orbit break-up events were added to the space object population in 2023 compared to 2,533 objects from 179 launches in 2022. The report said that ISRO regularly …

ISRO’s moon missions to stay on course till this one big objective is achieved
11 months, 1 week ago

ISRO’s moon missions to stay on course till this one big objective is achieved

Hindustan Times  

In a big revelation, the Indian Space Research Organisation Chief S Somanath revealed how long India’s moon missions will continue. ISRO is all set to continue powering its Moon missions with one great objective in mind - landing an Indian on the lunar surface. In this regard, Gaganyaan, India’s first-ever human space flight mission, will see ISRO carry out an …

After Chandrayaan-3, Isro eyes return moon missions
1 year ago

After Chandrayaan-3, Isro eyes return moon missions

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for a return lunar mission, where samples from the Moon will be brought back for the first time, officials from the agency said, setting the stage for the next leap in the country’s space programme after the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission last year. On August 23 last year, the Indian space …

ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission: PM Modi announces Indian astronaut designates
1 year ago

ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission: PM Modi announces Indian astronaut designates

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday announced the names of the four astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, planned for launch in 2025. The names of the Indian Air Force pilots — Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla — were revealed for the first time in the presence of Prime …

India’s ambitious plans on space station on track, says Chandrayaan-3 project director
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s ambitious plans on space station on track, says Chandrayaan-3 project director

The Hindu  

India’s ambitious plans to have its own space station by 2035 and have an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040 are progressing on track, P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission, said on February 10. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ISRO Chairman have already said that by 2040 we should have an Indian astronaut on the moon and …

India’s next moon mission will be precursor to the country’s ambitious lunar sample return mission: PRL Director
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s next moon mission will be precursor to the country’s ambitious lunar sample return mission: PRL Director

The Hindu  

January 31, 2024 09:23 pm | Updated February 01, 2024 04:23 pm IST - Bengaluru India’s next lunar mission LUPEX which will be launched in the next few years in collaboration with Japan will be a precursor to the country’s ambitious lunar sample return mission, said a top space scientist. Anil Bharadwaj, director, Physical Research Laboratory, who delivered a public …

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro
1 year, 2 months ago

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After a spectacular 2023 that saw the country land a spacecraft on the Moon and launch another to study the Sun, the Indian Space Research Organisation will carry out at least 12 launches this year, surpassing previous records, chairman S Somanath said on Monday. It may also go up depending on our ability to produce the hardware and …

Isro draws up ambitious plan for 2024, says will launch at least 12 missions
1 year, 2 months ago

Isro draws up ambitious plan for 2024, says will launch at least 12 missions

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation will carry out at least 12 launches this year, surpassing previous records, chairman S Somanath said on Monday. It may also go up depending on our ability to produce the hardware and complete testing,” S Somanath said at a media briefing after the successful launch of India’s first polarimetry mission, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, a …

Not only Chandrayaan 3, ISRO also conducted 7 other flawless launches in 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Not only Chandrayaan 3, ISRO also conducted 7 other flawless launches in 2023

Hindustan Times  

In 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation had a stellar year with impressive achievements. ISRO chairman S. Somnath In February 2023, ISRO achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of SSLV-D2, the second developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle. This test, conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka, showcased ISRO's capability to autonomously land under conditions simulating …

Year Ender 2023: NASA to Elon Musk, posts on Chandrayaan-3 mission that went crazy viral
1 year, 3 months ago

Year Ender 2023: NASA to Elon Musk, posts on Chandrayaan-3 mission that went crazy viral

Hindustan Times  

India etched space history on August 23 after Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the south pole of the moon. From Elon Musk's reply to a post comparing the budget of India’s moon mission with the Hollywood film Interstellar to NASA sharing an incredible never-seen-before pic of Chandrayaan-3 lander on the Moon, these viral posts will remind you of the historic moment. …

India’s Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission spacecraft returns to Earth
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission spacecraft returns to Earth

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 groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission spacecraft has returned to orbit around the Earth, …

ISRO brings back Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module to Earth's orbit
1 year, 3 months ago

ISRO brings back Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module to Earth's orbit

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Propulsion Module of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, which was initially intended for lunar operations, was successfully returned to Earth's orbit by ISRO after exceeding its lunar mission objectives, demonstrating India's ability to not only launch objects to the Moon but also bring them back. "In another unique experiment, like the hop experiment on the Vikram Lander, the Propulsion …

Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moves from lunar orbit to earth orbit
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moves from lunar orbit to earth orbit

The Hindu  

The Chandrayaan-3’s Propulsion Module has been moved from Lunar orbit to Earth’s orbit. ISRO said on Monday that in another unique experiment, like the hop experiment on the Vikram Lander, the PM of Chandrayaan-3 was moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth. ISRO said that in order to continue SHAPE payload for Earth observation, it …

India’s Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module is headed back to Earth
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module is headed back to Earth

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — The propulsion module that powered India’s spacecraft to a historic moon landing just transitioned back into Earth’s orbit, according to the country’s space agency. After reaching lunar orbit three weeks later, the lander separated from the propulsion module and achieved touchdown on August 23 — making India only the fourth …

Astronauts for Gaganyaan mission ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief
1 year, 3 months ago

Astronauts for Gaganyaan mission ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief

Hindustan Times  

Gandhinagar, Dec 2 Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath said here on Saturday that the astronauts selected for India’s first human space flight programme Gaganyaan are ready and waiting for the flight to happen for the 2025 mission. ISRO, whose Chandrayaan-3 made a historic landing near Moon’s south pole in August, is working day and night to develop technology …

ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath
1 year, 3 months ago

ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan, India’s first human space flight programme, is its immediate primary, the agency’s chairman S Somanath said on Wednesday. This is our immediate big-ticket target,” Somanath said on the sidelines of the 2023 Global Energy Parliament in Kolkata. Somanath said the agency plans to set up the first module …

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