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Intuitive Machines, SpaceX to launch Odysseus moon lander on Valentine’s Day
7Feb By adminNo Comments
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Intuitive Machines, SpaceX to launch Odysseus moon lander on Valentine’s Day

[ad_1] The first private lunar landing mission will take place as Intuitive Machines and SpaceX have decided on a launch date which is said to be February 14, which is Valentine's Day. The Odysseus moon lander will take the direct route to the lunar south pole, unlike ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission. The mission is named as IM-1 moon mission which has the major objective of landing on the lunar surface successfully. If the mission is successful, it will become the first private mission to land on the Moon. Know more about the mission and the Odysseus moon lander. Intuitive Machines and SpaceX IM-1 moon missionAccording to the Space.com reports, the IM-1 moon mission is expected to be launched on February 14 at 12:57 a.m. EST from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch wil...
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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 mission to unlock amazing new avenues for space research by India
12Dec By adminNo Comments
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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 mission to unlock amazing new avenues for space research by India

[ad_1] In space exploration, where meticulous planning is the norm, objectives set the course for any mission. However, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently demonstrated a remarkable ability to not only meet but exceed its mission objectives, especially with the Chandrayaan-3 mission. There was a time when GSLV Mk II of ISRO saw 4 failures and 2 partial failures out of a total of 16 launches and cartoons depicted ISRO's efforts humorously, showing established space powers in an "ELITE SPACE CLUB" and a figure labeled 'INDIA' knocking at their door, accompanied by a bull. However, ISRO has dramatically reshaped its reputation. GSLV Mk III (renamed LVM3) is riding on the undisputed success of 7 out of 7 launches propelling India into the forefront of space-faring nat...
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China offers to collaborate on lunar mission as deadlines loom
5Oct By adminNo Comments
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China offers to collaborate on lunar mission as deadlines loom

[ad_1] China, which aims to become a major space power by 2030, has opened up a key lunar mission to international cooperation as mission deadlines loom for setting up a permanent habitat on the south pole of the moon.China welcomes countries and international organisations on its uncrewed Chang'e-8 mission and to jointly carry out "mission-level" projects, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said at the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday. Mission-level projects mean China and its international partners could launch and operate their spacecraft, conduct spacecraft-to-spacecraft "interactions", and jointly explore the surface of the moon, according to details announced on CNSA's website. International partners are also welcome to "piggybac...
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Chandrayaan-3: ISRO delays reviving Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover on Moon
22Sep By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3: ISRO delays reviving Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover on Moon

[ad_1] The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had plans to wake up the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover on the moon, but they had to push it to Saturday. The Director of the Space Applications Centre, Nilesh Desai, explained that they initially wanted to activate the rover and lander on September 22, but now they are going to do it on September 23 due to some reasons."ISRO's plan was to attempt to reactivate Vikram and Pragyan today evening, but due to some reasons they will not do it today and will attempt tomorrow," Desai said on X. The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover had successfully landed on the moon's surface on August 23. They are located at a place called 'Shiv Shakti Point' on the Moon. However, they had been put to sleep earlier this month after doing their lunar experim...
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Chandrayaan-3 proved India’s cost-effective space mission capability: Jitendra Singh
28Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3 proved India’s cost-effective space mission capability: Jitendra Singh

[ad_1] Chandrayaan-3 has proved India's capability for cost-effective space missions, said Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh.Speaking at an interactive meet of intellectuals, prominent citizens and media persons in Indore on Saturday, “The Russian moon mission, that was unsuccessful, cost ₹16,000 crore, and our (Chandrayaan-3) mission cost just around ₹600 crore. Consider, Hollywood films based on moon and space Missions cost over ₹600 crore." He said India's space missions are designed in such a way that it is cost-effective. India, he said, has learned to compensate for costs through skills. “Questions will arise, how? We made use of gravitational forces, the spacecraft made about 20 orbits of the earth, each rising in parabola, until it escaped and was captured in t...
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Chandrayaan-3’s Moon landing in 3 Days: India aims to make lunar history
20Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3’s Moon landing in 3 Days: India aims to make lunar history

[ad_1] India's Chandrayaan-3 mission is gearing up for its first-ever soft landing on the Moon in just three days. Over the weekend, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared exciting news about the successful completion of the mission's second and final deboosting operation. After a few more checks, the module will begin its powered descent on August 23.Crucial Milestone AchievedChandrayaan-3's Vikram lander module, part of India's third lunar exploration, achieved this critical milestone in its journey that began on July 14. The lander, named Vikram, is now in an orbit where its closest point to the Moon is 25 kilometers, and the farthest is 134 kilometers. It's from this orbit that it will attempt a gentle landing in the uncharted south polar region of the Moon on Wednesda...
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Two supermoons in August! Know when and where to watch
31Jul By adminNo Comments
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Two supermoons in August! Know when and where to watch

[ad_1] Do you know about the beautiful supermoon in the sky? Ever wondered what a supermoon is? According to NASA, a supermoon occurs when the Moon's orbit is closest (perigee) to Earth at the same time that the Moon is full.August is a thrilling time for moon enthusiasts as it starts and ends with supermoons. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, we'll witness the rise of the Full Sturgeon Moon, and the month concludes with the Full Blue Moon on Aug. 30. These full moons are not only supermoons but also mark the middle points in a sequence of four lunar events, which began with the Full Buck Moon on July 3. This lunar display is known for its dazzling brilliance, enhanced by the supermoon phenomenon, making it appear slightly larger and brighter than a regular full moon. It promises to be a captivating ...
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Wow moment! India’s Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft snapped flying towards the Moon
18Jul By adminNo Comments
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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...
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Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date and Time: Check Live Streaming Details for ISRO mission
13Jul By adminNo Comments
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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...
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Chandrayaan-3 launch scheduled for July 14 from SDSC, Sriharikota: ISRO
6Jul By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3 launch scheduled for July 14 from SDSC, Sriharikota: ISRO

[ad_1] India's premier space agency, the Indian SPace Research Organisation (ISRO), has announced that the launch of Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST from SDSC, Sriharikota. In preparation for the launch, the Chandrayaan-3 orbiter was successfully mated with the LVM3 launch vehicle at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 5.In preparation for the launch, ISRO successfully integrated the encapsulated assembly, which contains Chandrayaan-3, with the launch vehicle known as LVM3. This significant milestone occurred at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, as shared by ISRO on Twitter. ISRO's chairman, S Somnath, had previously informed ANI that the planned launch window for the third lunar mission falls between July 13 and July 19. He expressed confide...
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