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NASA shares stunning Moon mosaic on Instagram
22Sep By adminNo Comments
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NASA shares stunning Moon mosaic on Instagram

[ad_1] The Moon has always been a favorite subject for space enthusiasts. It continuously catches the attention of astronomers because of its unparalleled beauty and the fact that it is the nearest space object to Earth. Space agencies like NASA, ISRO, and ESA keep capturing space phenomena and the universe through their various space missions and sharing mesmerizing snapshots. While ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 has shared stunning pictures from the south pole of the Moon, NASA has recently shared an unprecedented mosaic of the Moon which left everyone amazed.Moon MosaicJust this past Tuesday, NASA unveiled an extraordinary mosaic of the Moon, a sight never witnessed before, thanks to the combined efforts of two different cameras. According to NASA, this image offers an unprecedented level of d...
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Will Chandrayaan-3 rise again? ISRO to wake up Vikram Lander, Pragyan Rover as Sun shines on Moon
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Will Chandrayaan-3 rise again? ISRO to wake up Vikram Lander, Pragyan Rover as Sun shines on Moon

[ad_1] As per reports, today, September 22, can be the date when the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) makes an attempt to reestablish connection with the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover to revive the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which is currently in pause mode. Both were put to sleep in early September after the modules conducted 14 days of investigation as the lunar night set in. The original mission was scheduled for this period only, which is also known as a lunar day (14 Earth day period), as there will be no sunlight and extremely low temperatures to deal with during the lunar night. However, the dark night is over. After another 14 days, sunlight is finally beginning to shine on the Moon's South Pole region. ISRO is now expected to make efforts to reestablish contact with both...
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Pragyan Rover sleep countdown: 1 day to go for ISRO to bring Chandrayan-3 mission to life at Shiv Shakti point
21Sep By adminNo Comments
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Pragyan Rover sleep countdown: 1 day to go for ISRO to bring Chandrayan-3 mission to life at Shiv Shakti point

[ad_1] In a few hours, the Sun will rise on the Shiv Shakti point on the Moon. It's a big moment for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). They've been working tirelessly and now the countdown is on to to wake up Pragyan rover sleeping on the Moon for the last 15 days now. Will ISRO be able to disturb Pragyan Rover from its sleep to continue the Chandrayaan mission. If Pragyan Rover was strong enough to withstand the tough lunar night with temperatures of -200 degrees and wakes up, then it would be a miracle indeed. Know what ISRO plans as the reboot countdown is on. Know that just one day is left for Pragyan to be woken up as per ISRO schedule.The 'Reboot' PlanISRO scientists have a plan to give the lunar explorer a fresh start. They are going to try something like a "reboot" ...
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Pragyan Rover and Vikram lander sleep mode: What are chances of an ISRO miracle? Expert reveals
20Sep By adminNo Comments
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Pragyan Rover and Vikram lander sleep mode: What are chances of an ISRO miracle? Expert reveals

[ad_1] After the successful landing on the Moon's surface, the Chandrayaan-3 mission has become a massive worldwide triumph for India in general and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in particular. ISRO achievements and amazing findings through the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module, Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover will help scientists know more about the Moon and even the formation of our solar system. Both Vikram and Pragyan remained active for 14 lunar days till the lunar night began and ISRO had to put them into sleep mode. Chandrayaan-3 mission was put on pause and now ISRO scientists are hoping to revive the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover for further research. But will ISRO be able to perform this miracle and awaken them successfully? It will be extremely difficult, if n...
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ISRO’s Pragyaan rover revealing shocking secrets, making history on the moon for India
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ISRO’s Pragyaan rover revealing shocking secrets, making history on the moon for India

[ad_1] India made history when the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)'s Chandryaan-3 lander made a successful landing on the lunar surface. It was a dream come true for all Indians as the scientists behind the mission have worked for four years to make the mission happen. Now, the very first Indian moon rover, named Pragyaan, is successfully roaming on the south pole to unravel new mysteries of the Moon. Learn more about the Pragyaan rover and its shocking new findings so far.Pragyaan rover findingsEarlier, ISRO shared an update on the temperature of the Moon's surface. Shockingly, it was recorded between 60 to 70 degrees Celcius although previous theories had held it to be much less at around 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. This moon secret has captured the attention of the scientific...
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Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander seismic probe detects Moonquakes
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Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander seismic probe detects Moonquakes

[ad_1] Chandrayaan-3 lander made a successful landing on the lunar surface on August 23, 2023, and ever since the Pragyan rover rolled out of it, it has been exploring and studying the moon. Earlier the rover found the presence of sulphur, oxygen and other elements on the south pole of the moon which is a huge discovery and it can unveil so many facts about the Moon. Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared an update on the study which said Vikram Lander has recorded “natural” seismic activity. Learn more about the recent findings here.Seismic activity on the MoonISRO on Thursday shared a post on X (Formerly Twitter) which said the Vikram lander has recorded a natural seismic event with the help of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology-based instrument...
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What is the Shivshakti Point on the Moon
27Aug By adminNo Comments
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What is the Shivshakti Point on the Moon

[ad_1] In a momentous event that captured the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the names of two significant lunar landing sites where Chandrayaan-3 landed and also where Chandrayaan-2 had crash-landed. Prime Minister Modi recently visited the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru and unveiled the two names"Shivshakti Point" and "Tiranga Point."On August 2023, the spot where the Chandrayaan-3 landed on the South Pole of the Moon, will now be known by the name of Shiv Shakti Point and the place where the Chandrayaan-2 lander crash-landed on the Moon's surface in 2019 will be known as "Tiranga Point". Not only this, PM Modi also declared that 23 August, the Chandrayaan-3 landing day, will be celebrated as...
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As Chandrayaan-3 makes historic moon landing, know the next steps of the ISRO mission
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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As Chandrayaan-3 makes historic moon landing, know the next steps of the ISRO mission

[ad_1] Chandrayaan-3 lander made history on Wednesday as it effected a successful touchdown near the South Pole of the Moon, With this mission, India also became the fourth nation in the world to touch down on the lunar surface, after the US, Russia, and China. But notably, India has become the first country to land near the lunar South Pole. The world's eyes were on India, especially after the failure of Russia's Luna-25 just days before, and it did not disappoint as the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander touched down on the Moon's surface at 6:04 PM IST. After this historic achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, “Chandrayaan-3's triumph mirrors the aspirations and capabilities of 140 crore Indians. To new horizons and beyond! Proud moment for….” ISRO later shared an update o...
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Chandrayaan-3 creates history! India becomes first nation to land on lunar South Pole
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3 creates history! India becomes first nation to land on lunar South Pole

[ad_1] India's Chandrayaan-3, which launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad in Sriharikota, is India's second attempt to touch down on the Moon, following the last-minute failure of the Chandrayaan-2 mission. The GSLV Mark 3 launch vehicle, named ‘Bahubali', carried the hopes and dreams of 140 crore Indians as it made a 3.84 lakh kilometer journey to the Moon, which took approximately 42 days. The propulsion module successfully separated from the lander module on August 17, and it will continue in its orbit, carrying out its own series of experiments. The Vikram lander, along with the Pragyan rover, started its descent towards the lunar surface, undergoing a series of manoeuvers such as deboosting, reverse thrusting, as well as various stages of landing...
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How ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 got a tech boost from NASA and ESA
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How ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 got a tech boost from NASA and ESA

[ad_1] Chandrayaan-3 is just a few minutes away from creating history. It is scheduled for touchdown on the Soth Pole of the Moon at 6:04 pm IST. In this long journey, there have been various contributors and collaborators who are working day and night to make ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission a success, and among them are NASA and ESA space agencies.Since the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14, we have been receiving a remarkable display of international collaboration. Ground stations from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are providing support to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during its moon mission. Global backup support is crucial during space missions and this especially applies to spacecraft lan...
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