India launches rocket to observe sun days after historic moon landing
1 year, 4 months ago

India launches rocket to observe sun days after historic moon landing

Al Jazeera  

India’s space agency launches rocket to study the sun a little over a week after historic landing on moon’s south pole. #WATCH | Indian Space Research Organisation launches India's first solar mission, #AdityaL1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. According to ISRO, the spacecraft is carrying “seven scientific payloads for systematic study of the sun”, all of which were indigenously developed in collaborations between India’s space agency and scientific institutes. Named after the Hindi word for the sun, the Aditya-L1 launch follows India beating Russia late last month to become the first country to land on the south pole of the moon.

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India launches European 'artificial eclipse' satellites
1 month ago

India launches European 'artificial eclipse' satellites

Raw Story  

India on Thursday successfully launched into space a pair of European satellites that will create artificial solar eclipses to help scientists catch a rare glimpse of the Sun's mysterious atmosphere. The launch, originally scheduled for Wednesday but delayed by a technical fault, was for the European Space Agency's "Project for On-Board Autonomy 3" mission, part of a series of "in-orbit …

On this day: India crashed a spacecraft on the Moon and discovered water
1 month, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Space science and technology opportunities for students
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Space science and technology opportunities for students

Hindustan Times  

Space science and technology in India have steadily progressed since the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation on August 15, 1969. Universe ) Recently, big missions like Chandrayaan-3, Mangalyaan, and Aditya-L1 have made headlines worldwide, brought recognition to India’s space programme, and fuelled national pride. In 2020, after the government of India opened its doors to private sectors and …

National Space Day: How private sector propelled Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon
4 months, 2 weeks ago

National Space Day: How private sector propelled Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon

India Today  

As India celebrates its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our nation's scientific journey. However, as we celebrate these achievements, it's crucial to understand that Chandrayaan-3's success is also a celebration of space enterprise and the growing role of the private sector in India's space journey. This collaborative effort, spanning …

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 …

A new frontier for India’s space programme
10 months, 1 week ago

A new frontier for India’s space programme

Hindustan Times  

Four decades after Rakesh Sharma reached space aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, Gaganyaan, India’s maiden crewed space mission, is a step closer to lift-off. Often cited is Vikram Sarabhai’s statement in the 1960s that India doesn’t harbour “the fantasy” of competing with rich nations in space exploration, and that its space programme’s goals were fundamentally Earth-bound and utilitarian, focusing …

Here’s a look at moon landing hits and misses
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s a look at moon landing hits and misses

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses. A lander built by Intuitive Machines through a NASA- The achievement puts the U.S. back on the moon for the first time since NASA astronauts closed out the Apollo program in 1972. Another U.S. company — Astrobotic Technology — tried to …

Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private U.S. lunar lander reached the moon and eased into a low orbit Wednesday, a day before it will attempt an even greater feat — landing on the gray, dusty surface. A smooth touchdown would put the U.S. back in business on the moon for the first time since NASA astronauts closed out the Apollo …

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 …

India's Space Odyssey: A look at ISRO's journey from modest beginnings to lunar landings
11 months, 1 week ago

India's Space Odyssey: A look at ISRO's journey from modest beginnings to lunar landings

India TV News  

India's space program is a major source of pride for the country, contributing to its soft power diplomacy and establishing India as a trustworthy partner in the international space community. The Indian Space Research Organisation, the world's sixth-largest space agency, created history as India successfully landed the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the lunar south pole, making it the fourth country to …

‘From Moon walk to Sun Dance…’: India says as Aditya L1 reaches Halo-Orbit
1 year ago

‘From Moon walk to Sun Dance…’: India says as Aditya L1 reaches Halo-Orbit

Live Mint  

Indian Space Research Organisation 's first Sun mission Aditya L1 has successfully entered its final destinations near the sun- the Halo Orbit. India's first solar observatory Aditya-L1 has reached its destination, PM Narendra Modi announced. President Droupadi Murmu hailed “another grand feat accomplished by ISRO!” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, “India is now proudly gazing the Sun” "I think it's …

Rhythma Kaul picks her favourite read of 2023
1 year ago

Rhythma Kaul picks her favourite read of 2023

Hindustan Times  

The Future of Geography — How Power And Politics in Space Will Change Our World by Tim Marshall is beautifully descriptive: “The flickering lights of the stars tell many stories. Long before we even dreamed of venturing into space… Much of human endeavour has been driven by our desire to reach for the stars… ” Marshall’s research too is thorough …

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, …

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 …

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 …

India conducts space flight test ahead of planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025
1 year, 2 months ago

India conducts space flight test ahead of planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India successfully carried out Saturday the first of a series of key test flights after overcoming a technical glitch ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts into space by 2025, the space agency said. The glitch caused by a monitoring anomaly in the system was rectified and the test was carried out successfully 75 minutes later …

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 …

Target space station by 2035, Indian on moon by 2040: PM
1 year, 2 months ago

Target space station by 2035, Indian on moon by 2040: PM

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday directed the Indian Space Research Organisation to aim for setting up “Bharatiya Antriksha Station”, or an Indian space station, by 2035, and seek to land the first Indian on the moon by 2040. During the meeting, the department of space affirmed that the first unmanned demonstration launch under Gaganyaan, which will test …

‘Indian Space Station by 2035, 1st Indian on moon by 2040,’ PM Modi to scientists
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Indian Space Station by 2035, 1st Indian on moon by 2040,’ PM Modi to scientists

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with Department of Space officials on Gaganyaan, India's first manned space mission. During the meeting, the Department of Space presented to the prime minister a comprehensive overview of the mission, including various technologies developed so far such as human-rated launch vehicles and system qualification. During the meeting, PM Modi directed …

US keen on buying space tech from India: Somanath
1 year, 2 months ago

US keen on buying space tech from India: Somanath

Deccan Chronicle  

Rameswaram: Isro Chairman S. Somanath on Sunday said that space experts from NASA of the United States, after witnessing the work of Indian space scientists on the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, suggested that India sell its space technology “In Chandrayaan-3, when we designed and developed the spacecraft, we invited experts from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA,” he told an event organized …

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  

The Central government on Saturday declared August 23 of every year as 'National Space Day' to commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission on 23rd August 2023 with the landing of the Vikram lander and deployment of the Pragyaan Rover on the lunar surface. August 23 as "NATIONAL SPACE DAY" to commemorate historic moment In a gazette notification, the government …

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: 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 …

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

Rajya Sabha unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on success of Chandrayaan-3

India TV News  

Chandrayaan-3: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday unanimously adopted the resolution congratulating the scientists on the success of Chandrayaan-3. Addressing the Rajya Sabha at the commencement of a discussion on "India's glorious space journey marked by the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3", the Vice-President drew attention to the fact that the success of Chandrayaan-3 has established India's standing as the first …

India’s solar mission Aditya L1 completes key manoeuvre around Earth, slingshots towards Sun
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s solar mission Aditya L1 completes key manoeuvre around Earth, slingshots towards Sun

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 The Indian space agency’s Aditya L1 spacecraft, the country’s first solar mission, has …

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 …

Behind Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, PPP Model’s Success Asserts India as Rising Star - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

Behind Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, PPP Model’s Success Asserts India as Rising Star - News18

News 18  

India’s journey in the realm of space technology has evolved from humble beginnings marked by the launch of a rudimentary rocket in 1963 to becoming the fourth nation globally to have softly landed on the south pole of the Moon. The contribution of the private sector to the Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1 missions is a testament to the growing capabilities …

Aditya L-1 Mission: A big shot post Chandrayaan-3
1 year, 4 months ago

Aditya L-1 Mission: A big shot post Chandrayaan-3

Firstpost  

In just nine days, the Indian Space Programme seems to have climbed multiple ladders of success. India’s solar mission which is known as Aditya L-1 Mission took off from Sriharikota at around 11.50 am on 2 September, 2023. Future space missions would have better success rates if the scientific community, especially space engineers, astrophysicists, geologists and cosmologists get solid data …

Reaching for the Sun and Moon
1 year, 4 months ago

Reaching for the Sun and Moon

Hindustan Times  

At 11.50am on Saturday, India’s space ambitions blasted off into a higher orbit. That morning, the country’s maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1, was launched from the Sriharikota spaceport, marking the second time in as many weeks that the Indian Space Research Organisation had put the country firmly in the top echelons of space-faring nations. For the next 124 days, Aditya will …

Science This Week | India launches Aditya-L1 to study the sun, Pragyan safely parked and more
1 year, 4 months ago

Science This Week | India launches Aditya-L1 to study the sun, Pragyan safely parked and more

The Hindu  

With the success of Chandrayaan-3 landing on the moon, ISRO has set its sights on the Sun. ISRO launches Aditya-L1 to study the Sun India’s first solar observatory mission — Aditya-L1 — was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation on September 2. Pragyan safely parked and set into sleep mode: ISRO ISRO said on September 2 night that Chandrayaan-3’s …

Chandrayaan-3 instruments to be put to ‘sleep’ today
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3 instruments to be put to ‘sleep’ today

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation began putting the Chandrayaan-3’s lander, Vikram, and rover, Pragyan, to sleep on Saturday, confirming that the primary objectives of the country’s third lunar mission were successfully completed. The Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched on July 14 from the Sriharikota spaceport The agency did not rule out the possibility of the robot and the scientific instruments being …

India launches first spacecraft to the Sun just days after historic Moon landing
1 year, 4 months ago

India launches first spacecraft to the Sun just days after historic Moon landing

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 successfully launched its first solar space mission on Saturday, just days after …

India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon’s south pole
1 year, 4 months ago

India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon’s south pole

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India launched its first space mission to study the sun on Saturday, less than two weeks after a successful uncrewed landing near the south polar region of the moon. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft took off on board a satellite launch vehicle from the Sriharikota space center in southern India on a quest to study the sun from a …

Aditya-L1 launch updates | India’s maiden solar observatory begins its journey to Sun-Earth L1 point
1 year, 4 months ago

Aditya-L1 launch updates | India’s maiden solar observatory begins its journey to Sun-Earth L1 point

The Hindu  

September 02, 2023 09:44 am | Updated 06:50 pm IST ISRO on September 2 launched the country’s ambitious Solar mission, Aditya-L1 eyeing history again after its successful lunar expedition, Chandrayan-3 a few days ago. As the 23:40-hour countdown concluded, the 44.4m tall Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle soared majestically at the prefixed time of 11:50 a.m. from this spaceport, located on …

India's maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 onboard PSLV C57 lifts off from Sriharikota
1 year, 4 months ago

India's maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 onboard PSLV C57 lifts off from Sriharikota

India TV News  

Aditya-L1 launched: After the success of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO on Saturday launched the country's ambitious Solar mission, Aditya L1. As the 23.40-hour countdown concluded, the 44.4 meter tall Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle soared majestically at the prefixed time of 11.50 am from this spaceport, located on the Eastern coast about 135 km from Chennai. The spacecraft, after traveling about 1.5 million …

Aditya-L1 launch: PM Modi, others congratulate Isro on India's first solar mission
1 year, 4 months ago

Aditya-L1 launch: PM Modi, others congratulate Isro on India's first solar mission

India Today  

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists and said that India's efforts will continue to "develop a better understanding of the universe". President Droupadi Murmu said that the lunar mission takes India's space programme to "a new trajectory". …

WATCH VIDEO: Exact moment when ISRO’s maiden solar mission, Aditya- L1, launched from Sriharikota
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH VIDEO: Exact moment when ISRO’s maiden solar mission, Aditya- L1, launched from Sriharikota

India TV News  

Aditya- L1 launch: The PSLV C57rocket carrying the Aditya-L1 orbiter, lifted off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh at 11.50 am today. The successful launch of the maiden solar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation came on the heels of the historic lunar landing mission- Chandrayaan-3. This strategic location will enable Aditya-L1 to continuously …

India's Maiden Solar Expedition: Aditya-L1's Historic Mission to Study the Sun
1 year, 4 months ago

India's Maiden Solar Expedition: Aditya-L1's Historic Mission to Study the Sun

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: While still studying the Moon and making exciting new discoveries, India will aim for the Sun on Saturday with the launch of Aditya-L1, its maiden solar expedition. Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S. Somanath said the Sun mission is designed for providing remote observations of the solar corona and conduct observations of the solar wind at L1, the spot …

India’s first solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 to be launched at 11.50 a.m. on September 2, 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s first solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 to be launched at 11.50 a.m. on September 2, 2023

The Hindu  

India’s first solar observatory mission, named Aditya-L1, will be launched onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11.50 am on Saturday. The launch can be watched LIVE on ISRO Website https://t.co/osrHMk7MZL Facebook https://t.co/zugXQAYy1y YouTube https://t.co/NzOCSnp2Zv DD National TV… — ISRO September 1, 2023 Approximately sixty-three minutes after liftoff, the satellite separation is …

Why ISRO is not India’s NASA: Development has been its agenda, not geopolitical rivalry
1 year, 4 months ago

Why ISRO is not India’s NASA: Development has been its agenda, not geopolitical rivalry

Firstpost  

On 21 November 1963, the sun set one minute before 6 pm at Trivandrum in Kerala. Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha, on watching the launching, had reportedly exclaimed, “The NASA which supplied $6,000 rocket not merely launched the rocket, but also launched our space programme.” The NASA of the United States played a catalytic role in India’s nascent space programme. An …

India’s SpaceTech transformation is credited to privatisation
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s SpaceTech transformation is credited to privatisation

The Hindu  

Indian SpaceTech sector has received $62 million funding in 2023 so far, registering 60% increase, compared to the same period last year, according to data research firm Tracxn. The Indian private sector has taken the lead in launching satellites for practical applications, including satellite-based communication services like phone signals, broadband, OTT, and 5G, said Tracxn. Small Payload-based Launch Vehicles have …

Telangana Governor lauds Indian scientists, says we are going to reach the Sun also
1 year, 4 months ago

Telangana Governor lauds Indian scientists, says we are going to reach the Sun also

India TV News  

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan lauded the Indian scientists for the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 saying that we are not just reaching the Moon, we are going to reach the Sun also. Addressing a programme at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said, "We are very proud that as children of Bharat, the …

India’s moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole
1 year, 4 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 …

After Chandrayaan-3 success, Isro to launch solar mission on 2 Sept
1 year, 4 months ago

After Chandrayaan-3 success, Isro to launch solar mission on 2 Sept

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: After India’s successful moon landing last week, the Indian Space Research Organisation, India’s central space agency, confirmed the launch of its upcoming mission to study the sun, called Aditya-L1, on 2 September. Aditya-L1 is India’s first mission to study the sun, and will seek to study solar characteristics and their impact on earth and the overall space weather, …

Isro turns its gaze to the sun: 2 Sept, 10 mins to noon
1 year, 4 months ago

Isro turns its gaze to the sun: 2 Sept, 10 mins to noon

Live Mint  

After making a successful moon landing last week, the Indian Space Research Organization on Monday said the launch of its mission to study the sun, called Aditya-L1, is set for 2 September. Aditya-L1, India’s first solar mission, will seek to study solar characteristics, their impact on the earth and the overall space weather from a vantage point. In September 2015, …

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions, says ISRO chairman
1 year, 4 months ago

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions, says ISRO chairman

The Hindu  

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath on August 26 said India is capable of launching more interplanetary missions and the objective of the space agency is the overall progress of the country through the expansion of the space sector. 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 …

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