Chandrayaan 2 launch date and time: ISRO's first attempt at landing on the Moon launches on 15 July
5 years, 5 months ago

Chandrayaan 2 launch date and time: ISRO's first attempt at landing on the Moon launches on 15 July

Firstpost  

The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, lander & rover will be launched into Earth’s orbit on the GSLV-MkIII in mid-July 2019. The Chandrayaan-2 integrated module is expected to reach the Moon’s orbit by September, and make a landing on 6 September. Once the spacecraft reaches the Moon’s orbit, it will attempt to make a soft landing in a region 600 kilometres away from the lunar South pole. The lander will separate from the orbiter and descend to the surface to make India’s first ever moon landing around 6 September, ISRO estimates in the release. Chandrayaan-2 will be India’s second mission to the moon, and the first to attempt a soft landing.

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Chandrayaan-4 rover to be 12 times heavier than Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan
1 month, 2 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 …

Isro saved Chandrayaan-2 from colliding with Korean orbiter: Unclassified report
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Isro confirms Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft fit to fly, ready to integrate with PSLV
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Isro confirms Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft fit to fly, ready to integrate with PSLV

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully completed a crucial "fit check" for the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, confirming that the spacecraft are ready for their upcoming launch. The two-satellite mission, designed to create an artificial solar eclipse in space, is scheduled for liftoff on December 4, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The satellite …

Isro to establish a lunar space station by 2040, dedicated to moon missions
1 month, 4 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 …

Why is ISRO planning to assemble Chandrayaan 4 mission in space?
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 successfully launches its third SSLV carrying Earth Observation Satellite
4 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO successfully launches its third SSLV carrying Earth Observation Satellite

Deccan Chronicle  

Sriharikota: ISRO successfully launched its third and final developmental flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle here on Friday whose payloads can be used in applications like satellite-based surveillance, disaster and environmental monitoring, fire detection, volcanic activity among others. The flight-LV-D3- would also pave the way for the industry to collaborate with ISRO's commercial arm NewSpace India Ltd for taking up …

Why Chandrayaan-3 lift-off was delayed by 4 seconds? ‘Close approach risk,’ reveals ISRO new report
8 months, 1 week ago

Why Chandrayaan-3 lift-off was delayed by 4 seconds? ‘Close approach risk,’ reveals ISRO new report

Hindustan Times  

Chandrayaan-3, India's moon mission, was delayed by four seconds during launch-off to avoid potential collisions with debris objects and satellites, the Indian Space Research Organisation revealed in a recent report. “For LVM3-M4/ Chandrayaan-3, the nominal lift-off had to be delayed by 4 seconds based on COLA analysis to avoid close approaches between a debris object and the injected satellites in …

More space objects were placed in orbit in 2023 compared to 2022
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months 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 …

India’s ambitious plans on space station on track, says Chandrayaan-3 project director
10 months, 4 weeks 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Isro to launch INSAT-3DS aboard GSLV on February 17 from Sriharikota
11 months, 1 week ago

Isro to launch INSAT-3DS aboard GSLV on February 17 from Sriharikota

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for the launch of its state-of-the-art meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS. The spacecraft is likely to launch on February 17, 2024 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket, marking a significant milestone in India's space endeavours. The INSAT-3DS mission is part of the Indian National Satellite System series, which …

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

Why Chandrayaan module return is key for future missions
1 year, 1 month ago

Why Chandrayaan module return is key for future missions

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully brought back the propulsion module of Chandrayaan-3 from the lunar orbit into the Earth’s orbit, establishing its capabilities of not just sending but also bringing back objects safely to Earth in preparation of its return lunar missions in the future. Indian Space Research Organisation released an image of the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram Lander as …

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

Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module moved from Moon orbit to Earth’s orbit, ISRO says 'returns to home'
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module moved from Moon orbit to Earth’s orbit, ISRO says 'returns to home'

India TV News  

Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module: The Indian Space Research Organization said on the Vikram Lander, the Propulsion Module of Chandrayaan-3 was moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around the Earth. "In another unique experiment, like the hop experiment on the Vikram Lander, the Propulsion Module of Chandrayaan-3 was moved from an orbit around Moon to an orbit around …

Chandrayaan 3 rocket’s body re-enters earth, falls in Pacific: ISRO
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandrayaan 3 rocket’s body re-enters earth, falls in Pacific: ISRO

Hindustan Times  

The Chandrayaan 3 launch vehicle's upper stage re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday as predicted in the North Pacific Ocean, the Indian Space Research Organisation said. “The cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere, around 14:42 IST Wednesday,” ISRO said in a statement. Chandrayaan 3 launch vehicle’s upper stage returns “This …

A part of Chandrayaan-3’s re-enters Earth’s atmosphere after losing control: ISRO
1 year, 1 month ago

A part of Chandrayaan-3’s re-enters Earth’s atmosphere after losing control: ISRO

India TV News  

ISRO has reportedly stated that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which was successfully injected into the intended orbit during the launch of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on July 14, re-entered the Earth's atmosphere uncontrollably. The final ground track did not pass over India.” The official statement of ISRO further reads that it was within 124 days when …

Cryogenic upper stage of Chandrayaan-3’s launch vehicle makes uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere
1 year, 1 month ago

Cryogenic upper stage of Chandrayaan-3’s launch vehicle makes uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has said that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle which launched India’s Chandrayaan-3 moon mission has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere on November 15. “The cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere, around 2.42 pm today. “The post-mission …

Chandrayaan-3’s untold success: Nuclear energy powers the propulsion module orbiting the moon
1 year, 2 months ago

Chandrayaan-3’s untold success: Nuclear energy powers the propulsion module orbiting the moon

Op India  

At around 6:04 PM IST on 23rd August, the Indian Space Research Organisation scripted history by demonstrating soft-landing capabilities on the lunar surface. Evidently, the moment Vikram’s lander touched the lunar south pole, India became the first nation to achieve this momentous feat. However, the ISRO officials emphasised that the RHUs could not be installed on Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram lander …

Weird Science | A hop for a lander, a leap for ISRO, a giant stride in knowledge
1 year, 2 months ago

Weird Science | A hop for a lander, a leap for ISRO, a giant stride in knowledge

Hindustan Times  

The Moon is 40 million years older than previously believed, with a new estimate putting its age at 4.46 billion years instead of 4.42 billion years. The moon and its mysteries In the composition of lunar samples lies the key to answering many questions about the moon, including how it came into being. The six Apollo missions brought back 2,200 …

Chandrayaan-3 | Vikram generated halo on landing on moon
1 year, 2 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 | Vikram generated halo on landing on moon

The Hindu  

Chandrayaan-3’s lander module, Vikram, had generated an ‘ejecta halo’ on the lunar surface while making the historic touchdown on the south pole of the moon on August 23. ”Chandrayaan-3 Results: On August 23, 2023, as it descended, the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module generated a spectacular ‘ejecta halo’ of lunar material. These findings were published in an article titled Characterisation of Ejecta …

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander displaced about 2.06 tonnes of lunar soil as it landed on Moon
1 year, 2 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander displaced about 2.06 tonnes of lunar soil as it landed on Moon

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday revealed that the Vikram lander displaced almost 2.06 tonnes of "lunar epiregolith" as it touched the surface of the Moon. "We compared the pre- and post-landing high-resolution panchromatic imagery from Orbiter High-Resolution Camera of the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, acquired hours before and after the landing event and characterised this ‘ejecta halo’, which appears as …

India’s Modi declares goal to land human on Moon by 2040
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Modi declares goal to land human on Moon by 2040

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 prime minister Narendra Modi has directed the country’s space agency to aim …

We'll Put an Indian on Moon by '40: PM
1 year, 2 months ago

We'll Put an Indian on Moon by '40: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Buoyed by the success of the Indian space initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked scientists to aim for new and ambitious goals, including setting up a space station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the moon by 2040. The Prime Minister’s direction came during a high-level meeting he chaired to assess the progress of …

Will Chandrayaan-3's lander, rover ever wake up? Here's what ex-ISRO chief said
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Chandrayaan-3's lander, rover ever wake up? Here's what ex-ISRO chief said

India TV News  

Chandrayaan-3 mission: An eminent space scientist on Friday signalled a possible end to India's third lunar mission saying that now there is no hope of revival of Chandrayaan-3's lander and rover. Efforts were made to establish communication Earlier on September 22, ISRO had said that efforts have been made to establish communication with the solar-powered Vikram lander and Pragyan rover …

‘No chance’: ISRO ex-chief on revival of Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover
1 year, 3 months ago

‘No chance’: ISRO ex-chief on revival of Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover

Firstpost  

The ISRO said on September 22 – after a new lunar day began – efforts have been made to establish communication with solar-powered Vikram lander and Pragyan rover to ascertain their wake-up condition. There remains no hope of waking up the Chandrayaan-3’s moon lander and rover, an eminent space scientist said on Friday, signalling a possible end to India’s third …

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

Launch was critical for Chandrayaan-3 success: ISRO chairman Somanath
1 year, 3 months ago

Launch was critical for Chandrayaan-3 success: ISRO chairman Somanath

The Hindu  

S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, attributes the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon to “the result of the hard work of thousands of people in ISRO”, the “rigour of the reviews”, and “corrective action taken meticulously.” In an interview with T.S. Subramanian in Bengaluru, Dr. Somanath asserted that the launch of the LVM-3 rocket …

ISRO’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft departs Earth’s sphere of influence
1 year, 3 months ago

ISRO’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft departs Earth’s sphere of influence

Live Mint  

The Indian Space Research Organisation reported on September 30 that the Aditya-L1 spacecraft successfully departed Earth's sphere of influence and will from now on be navigating its path towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1. Sharing the same on X, ISRO stated, "The spacecraft has travelled beyond a distance of 9.2 lakh kilometres from Earth, successfully escaping the sphere of Earth's …

Chandrayaan-3: Hope fading as India’s groundbreaking Moon lander and rover fail to wake up
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: Hope fading as India’s groundbreaking Moon lander and rover fail to wake up

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 Moon lander and rover that made history last month after becoming …

Chandrayaan 3 News: ISRO postpones Vikram, Pragyan revival. Details here
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan 3 News: ISRO postpones Vikram, Pragyan revival. Details here

Live Mint  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has decided to postpone the scheduled waking up or establishing communication with India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3's solar-powered lander Vikram and rover Pragyan on the moon. The space agency has informed that they will now try to revive Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover on Saturday, 23 September. With sunlight back on the south polar region of …

Reactivation of Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover deferred by a day
1 year, 3 months ago

Reactivation of Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover deferred by a day

Hindustan Times  

The reactivation of Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover and Vikram lander, which was supposed to be carried out on Friday evening, has been postponed for Saturday due to several reasons, Director of Space Applications Centre Nilesh Desai said. Chandrayaan-3 Pragyan rover roams around the 'Shiv Shakti Point', Vikram' lander's touchdown spot, on the Moon at the south pole. We have a plan …

Chandrayaan 3 Highlights: ISRO to try reactivation of lander tomorrow
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan 3 Highlights: ISRO to try reactivation of lander tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Chandrayaan 3 Highlights: As the Sun rises on the lunar surface, the Indian Space Research Organisation eagerly awaits the reactivation of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander and Pragyan rover. Subsequently, the Pragyan rover deployed from the lander on August 24 and conducted in-situ experiments during the period of lunar daylight. ISRO officials previously stated that prior to putting the equipment on board …

ISRO Awaits Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover to Wake Up from Lunar Sleep
1 year, 3 months ago

ISRO Awaits Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover to Wake Up from Lunar Sleep

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: ISRO scientists are eagerly waiting for the Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 to wake up from their 14-day sleep during the lunar night, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. When we sleep on earth tonight, Vikram and Pragyan will perhaps wake up on the moon," Singh said, responding to a …

Chandrayaan-3 Update: ISRO trying to resurrect Vikram Rover, Pragyan Rover as lunar night ends
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 Update: ISRO trying to resurrect Vikram Rover, Pragyan Rover as lunar night ends

Firstpost  

After 14 long days of a lunar night, sunlight has finally struck Shiv Shakti point, the area where Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram Rover landed. Now, ISRO is trying to revive the lander module, and the Pragyan Rover, which were put into hibernation for the lunar night Following a prolonged and bone-chilling lunar night lasting 14 days, the Indian Space Research Organisation …

It Can Land, It Can Hop, But Can It Restart? Chandrayaan-3 Readies for Another Lunar Day on South Pole
1 year, 3 months ago

It Can Land, It Can Hop, But Can It Restart? Chandrayaan-3 Readies for Another Lunar Day on South Pole

News 18  

Almost a month after its historic moon landing, Chandrayaan-3 is gearing up for another experiment. As the Sun rises above the horizon, the Indian Space Research Organization will try to re-start Lander Vikram and Rover parked next to each other on the South Pole of the Moon. The experiment, if successful, could add to ISRO’s prowess as a spacefaring nation …

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Will Attempt To Revive Vikram Lander, Pragyaan Rover At Lunar Sunrise
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Will Attempt To Revive Vikram Lander, Pragyaan Rover At Lunar Sunrise

News 18  

With the lunar sunrise expected on the Moon, ISRO scientists are working to revive Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram Lander and the Pragyaan rover, which have remained inactive for approximately half a month on the Moon’s Shiv Shakti point—enduring freezing temperatures reaching -200 degree celsius. Both the Vikram Lander and the Pragyaan rover are currently stationed at the Moon’s South Pole, where …

Chandrayaan-3: To the Moon and beyond
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: To the Moon and beyond

Live Mint  

As the sun glides on a 3.9-billion-year-old, crater-pockmarked part of the Moon around 22 September and light falls on solar panels at the cold lunar dawn, India’s sleeping Pragyan rover and Vikram lander—both part of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission—may awaken. “We call it the Nectarian Age, 3.9 billion years old.” ​​​Estimates of water abundance have already come from payloads aboard …

South Korea's Danuri spots India's Vikram Lander on Moon's Shiv Shakti point
1 year, 3 months ago

South Korea's Danuri spots India's Vikram Lander on Moon's Shiv Shakti point

India TV News  

South Korea's lunar orbiter, Danuri, captured the Indian lander Vikram on the Moon's Shiv Shakti point. The successful capture is a major milestone for the South Korean space program and a significant step towards the country's goal of becoming a major player in lunar exploration. The capture of Vikram is also a significant step towards the country's goal of becoming …

Chandrayaan-2 takes a photograph of Chandrayaan-3 Vikram Lander. Details here
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-2 takes a photograph of Chandrayaan-3 Vikram Lander. Details here

Live Mint  

The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter which was already around the Moon captured an image of the Chandrayaan-3 lander that made a successful lunar soft landing on its South Pole. “Chandrayaan-3 lander is imaged by the Dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar instrument onboard the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 6, 2023,” ISRO said. India took a giant leap as the Chandrayaan-3 lander module successfully landed …

Chandrayaan 2 orbiter catches Vikram Lander enjoying a slumber on the Moon, ISRO shares pics
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan 2 orbiter catches Vikram Lander enjoying a slumber on the Moon, ISRO shares pics

Firstpost  

The Chandrayaan 2 orbiter has one of the most sophisticated instruments of any space mission, the Dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar or DFSAR. It recently took a picture of Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram Lander Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover had been hard at work for 14 days straight on the moon, after which, both of these modules were put to …

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 success is only the beginning
1 year, 4 months ago

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 success is only the beginning

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2023 00:29 IST - 11 MINS READ Nineteen minutes when all eyes were riveted on their screens; 19 minutes when India’s Vikram landed on a side of the moon where nobody has gone before. V. Narayanan, Director of ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre said: “From 6,000 km per hour, we had to bring down the velocity …

Chandrayaan-3: The unsung heroes behind ISRO’s successful moon landing
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: The unsung heroes behind ISRO’s successful moon landing

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2023 00:24 IST - 2 MINS READ The Chandrayaan-3 mission’s success is the result of the hard work and vision of several men and women who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for four years. “From the launch to the landing, the entire mission’s operations happened flawlessly as per the timeline,” said P. Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of …

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