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Earth and moon captured together in a video by Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander

18Aug

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Earth and moon captured together in a video by Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander

[ad_1] As Chandrayaan-3 is progressing towards its ultimate goal, which is landing on the moon successfully, the excitement is increasing exponentially. Today, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the videos recorded by Chandrayaan 3's Vikram lander. One of the videos was captured by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) on August 15 while attached to the propulsion module. Captured videos provide a clear view of Moon craters. Amazingly, one of the other videos captured by the Lander Imager (LI) Camera-1, shows a glimpse of a tiny Earth far in the background. Also, Moon's dark side can be seen in the first video where the lander will attempt a soft touchdown on August 23.The video showing the Earth and the Moon was captured just after the landing module and propuls...

Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module set for deboosting process ahead of historic Moon landing

18Aug

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Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module set for deboosting process ahead of historic Moon landing

[ad_1] In a significant step towards an ambitious lunar feat, India's Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a pivotal milestone as its Lander Module, housing the Pragyan rover, successfully disengaged from the Propulsion Module. This separation maneuver positions the mission on a trajectory for an unparalleled soft landing on the moon's south pole, scheduled for August 23.Preparation for DescentThe Lander Module, consisting of the Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover, is now poised to enter a lower orbit, drawing it closer to the moon's surface. The eagerly awaited soft landing is slated for 5.47 pm next Wednesday. When the lander separated from its mother craft, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) humorously remarked, "Thanks for the ride, mate!" The Lander Module's detachment from t...

Chandrayaan-3 moon mission: Know what’s coming next

18Aug

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Chandrayaan-3 moon mission: Know what’s coming next

[ad_1] Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)'s Chandrayaan-3 mission could not have had a better start, with the lander commencing its deboosting process today. The mission, which launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad in Sriharikota, is India's second attempt to touchdown on the surface of the Moon. In its latest maneuver on July 17, the lander separated from the propulsion module and will now begin its descent towards the lunar south pole. Chandrayaan-3: DetailsThe Chandrayaan-3 comprises of 3 components - a lunar lander named Vikram, a rover named Pragyan, and the propulsion module. The names were retained from the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission which crashed on the lunar surface during its descent. On August 1, the spacecraft entered its transl...

Chandrayaan-3 highlights: Vikram Lander successfully completes first deboosting maneuver

18Aug

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Chandrayaan-3 highlights: Vikram Lander successfully completes first deboosting maneuver

[ad_1] Chandrayaan-3: ISRO is out on a mission to land an Indian spacecraft on the moon. After a successful launch and managing to ace the orbit around the moon, the mission has reached an advanced stage where the Vikram Lander will be lowered into an orbit just 30 kilometers from the Moon. Today, the Lander has successfully completed its first deboosting ...Read More Chandrayaan 3 details According to NASA, the propulsion module/communications relay satellite will remain in lunar orbit to enable communications with Earth. Chandrayaan 3 will also be used as a backup relay. The lander and rover are designed to operate for one lunar daylight period (about 14 Earth days). Goals of Chandrayaan-3 mission ...

Wow moment! India’s Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft snapped flying towards the Moon

18Jul

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Wow moment! India’s Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft snapped flying towards the Moon

[ad_1] On July 14, India's Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft took flight from Sriharikota, India to study the moon's surface. The space journey will take around 42 days and the craft is expected to land on the Moon on August 23, making India the 4th nation to land on the moon. After the safe landing, the lander will collect material on the surface for 14 Earth days. There is a rover aboard too.In an amazing turn of events, the Virtual Telescope Project, based in Manciano, Italy managed to capture a video of the Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft flying in space towards the moon. The spacecraft was captured at an altitude of 341 kilometres from Earth. The telescope is popular for discovering rare space events and it has done it once again by capturing the Chandrayaan 3. The video beautifully captures the s...

Proud Moment For Indians – How Amul Celebrated Chandrayaan-3’s Successful Launch

16Jul

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Proud Moment For Indians – How Amul Celebrated Chandrayaan-3’s Successful Launch

[ad_1] In a momentous achievement for India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched Chandrayaan-3, the country's third lunar exploration mission. This has positioned India as the fourth nation to achieve this remarkable feat and the internet is swept by congratulatory posts. Among those joining in the jubilation is Amul, the dairy brand famous for its innovative and topical social media posts. Amul highlighted the achievement with their trademark wit and humour. Their latest topical is generating buzz on social media, entertaining both space enthusiasts and foodies alike.Also Read: 'Elon-e-Jung!': Amul Shares Topical On Twitter-Thread ControversyThe post suggests celebrating the proud moment by eating something sweet - the Indian tradition for every happy...

India’s Chandrayaan-3 moon mission off to perfect start; big triumph for ISRO

14Jul

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India’s Chandrayaan-3 moon mission off to perfect start; big triumph for ISRO

[ad_1] India's third lunar mission, in the form of Chandrayaan-3, lifted off today at 2:35 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Chandrayaan-3 took to the skies, carrying the hope and belief of 140 crore Indians with it during the 3.84 lakh kilometer journey to the Moon, which will take approximately 42 days. The GSLV Mark 3 launch vehicle, named ‘Bahubali', carries a payload called SHAPE, which stands for Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth. ISRO has decided to retain the names of the previous moon mission and named the lander Vikram, while the rover is being called Pragyaan.Before the launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “14th July 2023 will always be etched in golden letters as far as I...

Chandrayaan-3 launch LIVE: Check all the updates from the ISRO moon mission; Launch to take place in 30 mins

14Jul

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Chandrayaan-3 launch LIVE: Check all the updates from the ISRO moon mission; Launch to take place in 30 mins

[ad_1] After the disappointing failure of the Chandrayaan-2 in 2019, ISRO set out on a mission to make an Indian spacecraft land on the lunar soil. And thus began the journey for Chandrayaan-3. Four years later, ISRO is ready to launch the GSLV Mark 3 launch vehicle, named ‘Bahubali’, to take the lander and the probe to moon. The moon mission ...Read More PM Modi on Chandrayaan-3 mission: 14th July 2023 will always be etched in golden letters He tweeted, “14th July 2023 will always be etched in golden letters as far as India's space sector is concerned. Chandrayaan-3, our third lunar mission, will embark on its journey. This remarkable mission will carry the hopes and dreams of our nation”. Narendra Modi on ...

Chandrayaan-3 launch: Mistakes ISRO wants to avoid during moon mission

14Jul

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Chandrayaan-3 launch: Mistakes ISRO wants to avoid during moon mission

[ad_1] Today, July 14, is going to be another historic day in India's space exploration journey. If everything goes according to plan, at 2:35 PM, the Chandrayaan-3 mission will be launched into space and will make a soft landing 42 days later, making India the 4th nation to land on the moon. The day is also reminiscent of July 22, 2019, when the Chandrayaan-2 mission was launched and the nation had hopes of fulfilling the same aspirations, but they came crashing down after the lander crashed on the moon. But the Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) is confident of success this time around because of its “failure-based” design. So, what are the mistakes that ISRO wants to avoid during the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the lessons it has learned, and what changes it has made to ensure ...

Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and Time: Check Live Streaming Details for ISRO mission

13Jul

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Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and Time: Check Live Streaming Details for ISRO mission

[ad_1] Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and Time: The highly anticipated Chandrayaan 3 mission is scheduled for launch on Friday, July 14. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to embark on this lunar expedition from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan 3 serves as a follow-on mission to the successful Chandrayaan-2 endeavour. The third mission of ISRO's Moon Mission will be launched by the LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. The propulsion module will carry the lander and rover configuration to a lunar orbit of approximately 100 km.Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and TimeAs per the schedule, ISRO's Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft is planned to be launched on July 14 at 2:35 AM. The lander component of Chandrayaan-3 will commence its journey, w...