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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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…
Read MoreISRO’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Takes a Selfie, Images of Earth, Moon
India’s pioneering solar mission, Aditya-L1, is making waves in the world of space exploration. Recently, this remarkable mission captured stunning images of itself, Earth, and the distant Moon from its highly elliptical orbit around our planet. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared these captivating images in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), marking another milestone in India’s space endeavors. The video shared by ISRO reveals a glimpse of the spacecraft, displaying two crucial scientific experiments conducted by the Aditya-L1 mission. These experiments include the Visible Emission Line…
Read MoreChandrayaan-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 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 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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