India’s ambitious Aditya-L1 mission, designed to study the Sun, reached a significant milestone on Monday as it commenced data collection using one of its onboard instruments, just one day before its departure from Earth’s orbit. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reported that the Supra Thermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS), a part of the Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload, is now actively measuring fast-moving charged particles generated by processes within our nearest star. “This data will aid scientists in analyzing the behavior of particles in the vicinity…
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Chandrayaan-3 Rover’s Historic Lunar Journey: ISRO’s First Video and Initial Progress
Just two days after its successful landing on the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, the latest mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has made headlines once again. The space agency delighted space enthusiasts and the global scientific community by releasing the first-ever video footage of the rover in action on the lunar surface. This remarkable achievement marks a significant step forward in India’s space exploration endeavors. The video showcased the rover’s elegant descent from the lander module to the Moon’s surface. An innovative two-segment foldable ramp on the lander facilitated the…
Read MoreChandrayaan-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…
Read MoreLive 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…
Read MoreChandrayaan-3 Integration Complete: ISRO Gears Up for Lunar Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors by successfully integrating the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft with the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre. This development sets the stage for the much-anticipated launch of Chandrayaan-3, scheduled for July 13 at 2.30 PM. Building upon the lessons learned from the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission, the upcoming lunar mission aims to demonstrate India’s capability for a soft landing on the Moon and conduct scientific exploration. Objective of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Chandrayaan-3 is a…
Read MoreIndia’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….
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