Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her fellow crew members, celebrated the arrival of 2025 aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This marked the 16th time Williams has welcomed the New Year in space, reflecting her extensive contributions to space exploration. The ISS team shared pictures of their unique celebration, offering a glimpse into the festive atmosphere aboard the station, orbiting miles above Earth. Williams, a veteran astronaut, continues to inspire with her dedication and milestones in space missions. Speaking from the ISS, Williams shared her excitement: “Celebrating the New…
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India to Launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2028 to Bring Rocks from the Moon
New Delhi, Updated: Feb 29, 2024, 11:33 AM IST Key points: Chandrayaan-4 aims to build on Chandrayaan-3’s success. ISRO plans to send Indians to the Moon by 2040. The mission intends to land near the lunar south pole and collect rock samples. Following the triumph of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its next lunar odyssey, Chandrayaan-4, anticipated to embark on its journey around 2028. Dr. Nilesh Desai, Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC), revealed that Chandrayaan-4, also dubbed the LUPEX mission,…
Four Astronauts Selected for India’s Crewed Space Mission Revealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
New Delhi | Updated: 28-02-2024, 11:00 AM IST Key Points: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the names of four astronauts chosen for India’s maiden crewed space mission, Gaganyaan. The selected astronauts, Prashanth Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla, are currently undergoing rigorous training at the Astronaut Training Facility in Bengaluru. The Gaganyaan mission aims to propel India into the league of nations capable of sending astronauts into low Earth orbit, positioning the country as the fourth globally after the United States, Russia, and China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Scientists Uncover the Role of Earth’s Magnetotail in Lunar Water Formation
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, scientists have harnessed data from the Chandrayaan-1 mission to provide a more comprehensive explanation for the origin of water ice discovered in the permanently shaded regions of the Moon. The research suggests that high-energy electrons within Earth’s plasma sheet, a region within the magnetosphere, have played a significant role in lunar surface weathering and may have even contributed to the formation of water on our celestial neighbor. The Magnetosphere’s Vital Role The Earth’s magnetosphere is a critical protective shield, safeguarding…
Rover Explores Lunar Surface: Pragyan’s Journey on the Moon
In a remarkable stride forward, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has once again demonstrated its prowess in space exploration through the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Just five days after the triumphant landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module near the lunar south pole, ISRO has unveiled captivating photographs taken by the Moon rover, Pragyan. Additionally, the space agency has announced its upcoming solar mission, Aditya-L1, a pioneering effort to study the Sun’s mysteries. The Moon rover, Pragyan, has effectively embarked on its mission to explore the lunar surface, leaving its distinct tracks…
Chandrayaan-3 Begins Lunar Journey: India Aims for Moon’s Southern Pole in Historic Soft Landing Attempt
After two weeks in Earth’s orbit, India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has set its sights on the next frontier: the Moon. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the spacecraft’s transition into the translunar orbit in the early hours of Tuesday, marking a crucial step in its journey towards the lunar surface. ISRO tweeted with excitement, “Next stop: the Moon,” as the spacecraft embarked on this historic mission. Chandrayaan-3 is expected to cover the distance to the Moon in approximately four days, and on August 5, it will enter lunar orbit, mirroring…
Live Updates: Chandrayaan-3 Launch Marks India’s Endeavor for Lunar Landing
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) embarked on the Chandrayaan-3 mission, aiming to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The launch took place on Thursday, July 14, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2.35 PM IST. If successful, India will join an exclusive group of countries that have accomplished this feat, including the United States, the Soviet Union, and China. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has now entered orbit around the Earth, beginning its journey towards the Moon. Here are the live updates on the mission’s progress. Launch…
India’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission Set for Lunar Launch: Aiming for the Southern Pole
India’s ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota, the country’s only spaceport, on July 13 at 2.30 pm, according to senior officials. The spacecraft will embark on a journey lasting just over a month, with the goal of landing on the moon’s surface around August 23. Building upon the previous mission, Chandrayaan-3 will target the same landing site near the moon’s south pole, at a latitude of 70 degrees. If successful, it will mark the first soft landing mission near the southern pole of the moon….
IFTSC 2022: That’s a Wrap for India’s most influential startup event.
IFTSC 2022 witnessed Startup presentations, keynote sessions, and new product launches. AICRA signed MoU with Boston India Pvt ltd and AISECT. India’s largest and most influential startup event, “India First Tech startup conclave & awards 2022” organized by the All India Council for Robotics & automation under the India startup mission winds up its second chapter in the Silicon Valley of India- “Bengaluru”. The event kicked off on the 8th of June with more than 100 exhibitor companies including emerging tech startups that featured several innovative products and services. The…
Spacetech startup Pixxel launches ‘Shakuntala’ satellite with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Pixxel, a spacetech startup, has successfully launched its first full-fledged commercial satellite, dubbed ‘Shakuntala,’ using SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket, which is run by Elon Musk. ‘Shakuntala,’ Pixxel’s first fully-fledged satellite, hosts one of the highest resolution hyperspectral commercial cameras ever flown to orbit, putting the company one step closer to developing a 24×7 health monitor for the globe, according to the company. This launch, which took place on Friday on SpaceX’s Transporter-4 mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, gets the business closer to completing its ambitious aim of assembling one of the…