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Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years
23Feb By adminNo Comments
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Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years

[ad_1]  private lander on Thursday made the first U.S. touchdown on the moon in more than 50 years, but managed just a weak signal back until flight controllers scrambled to gain better contact.Despite the spotty communication, Intuitive Machines, the company that built and managed the craft, confirmed that it had landed upright. But it did not provide additional details, including whether the lander had reached its intended destination near the moon's south pole. The company ended its live webcast soon after identifying a lone, weak signal from the lander. “We can confirm, without a doubt, our equipment is on the surface of the moon,” mission director Tim Crain reported as tension built in the company's Houston control center. Added Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus: “I know this wa...
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Fuel leak forces US company to abandon moon landing attempt
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Fuel leak forces US company to abandon moon landing attempt

[ad_1] A crippling fuel leak forced a U.S. company on Tuesday to give up on landing a spacecraft on the moon.Astrobotic Technology's lander began losing fuel soon after Monday's launch, possibly because of a ruptured tank. The spacecraft had trouble keeping its solar panel pointed towards the sun and generating solar power, as flight controllers scrambled to salvage what they could of the mission. “Given the propellant leak, there is, unfortunately, no chance of a soft landing on the moon,” Astrobotic said in a statement. Astrobotic had been targeting a lunar landing on Feb. 23, following a roundabout, fuel-efficient flight to the moon. It could have been the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years, and the first by a private company. A second lander from a Houston company is due ...
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Explainer-What is India’s next space mission after moon landing?
27Aug By adminNo Comments
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Explainer-What is India’s next space mission after moon landing?

[ad_1] On the heels of the success of the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing, India's space agency has set a date for its next mission - this time to study the sun.The Aditya-L1, India's first space observatory for solar research, is getting ready for launch at the country's main spaceport in Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told reporters at its satellite command centre this week, as scientists and crew celebrated the moon mission's success. "We are planning to launch in the first week of September," said ISRO chairman S. Somanath. WHAT WILL ADITYA-L1 DO?Named after the Hindi word for the sun, the spacecraft is India's first space-based solar probe. It aims to study solar winds, which can cause disturbance on earth and are commonly seen as "auroras".Longer term, data ...
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Chandrayaan-3: After Vikram lander success, India took a walk on the moon courtesy ISRO’s Pragyan rover
24Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3: After Vikram lander success, India took a walk on the moon courtesy ISRO’s Pragyan rover

[ad_1] Yesterday, India inked its name in the pages of history by becoming the fourth nation to successfully land on the Moon, and the first country to reach its South Pole after successfully navigating the Chandrayaan-3's Vikram Lander to the lunar surface. However, reaching the Moon was only half the task; the real work begins now. Both the Pragyan rover and the Vikram lander will now begin conducting their own set of investigations and analyze the structural composition of the Moon. And the Pragyan rover is all set to do that after having taken its first steps on the lunar surface.The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) just posted on X, “Chandrayaan-3 ROVER: Made in India, Made for the MOON! The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon! More upd...
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says eagerly awaiting Chandrayaan-3’s Moon landing
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says eagerly awaiting Chandrayaan-3’s Moon landing

[ad_1] With the highly anticipated landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon scheduled for Wednesday, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has expressed her excitement and anticipation for the event.Williams, renowned for her remarkable contributions to space expeditions, eagerly looks forward to the Pragyaan rover's exploration of the lunar south pole, which holds great promise for scientific discoveries. The NASA astronaut with a storied career in space exploration also commended India's substantial role in shaping the field of space exploration. In a statement shared by National Geographic India, she emphasised the importance of lunar exploration, not only for the knowledge it promises to unveil but also for the potential it holds for sustainable living beyond our planet."Landing on ...
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Chandrayaan 3 Moon landing Live Updates: In 7 hours, ISRO will attempt the historic soft landing on the Moon
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan 3 Moon landing Live Updates: In 7 hours, ISRO will attempt the historic soft landing on the Moon

[ad_1] Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live Updates: The nation is now waiting in hopes of witnessing the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) making history by successfully landing the Vikram Lander on the south pole of the Moon, bringing the 40-day space journey to a successful end. Successor to the Chandrayaan-2 mission (2019) where the Lander Module unfortunately crashed due to a malfunction ...Read More Chandrayaan-3 lander established contact with Chandrayaan-2 orbiter The Vikram Lander has established two-way communication with the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. ISRO tweeted, “Welcome, buddy! Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM. Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX has now more routes to reach the LM”.  Establishing the communication...
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All eyes on ISRO’s moon landing today
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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All eyes on ISRO’s moon landing today

[ad_1] As the Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched by ISRO on July 14, 2023, inches closer to its lunar landing, people from all corners of the country are collectively holding their breath in eager anticipation. From the Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh to the Aliganj Hanuman Temple in Lucknow, special rituals, prayers, and ceremonies are being conducted to invoke blessings for Chandrayaan-3's success. A special Ganga Aarti was performed with tricolour in hands at Parmarth Niketan Ghat in Rishikesh ahead of the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission on August 23. Before the Aarti, devotees performed Havan Pujan for the success of Chandrayaan 3 at the Ghat. On this occasion, Swami Chidanand Muni, a prominent spiritual leader, led the Havan Pujan and Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ghat, where devotee...
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Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission: One day to touchdown for the ISRO lander
22Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission: One day to touchdown for the ISRO lander

[ad_1] After the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) revealed that the scheduled landing of the Vikram Lander on the lunar surface will take place on August 23 at 6:04 PM, the nation is anxiously waiting for the big moment when India will put its mark on the Moon. With just a little over 24 hours to go, there is not a long time left to wait. However, if you have not been following the regular updates around the Chandrayaan-3 mission, you need to know the biggest developments that have taken place.The official X account of ISRO just posted a new update where it revealed multiple pieces of information about the mission, including details about the live stream of the landing. The post stated, “The live telecast of the landing operations at MOX/ISTRAC begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST on Augus...
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Chandrayaan-3 lander snaps far side of the Moon as it readies for touchdown
21Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan-3 lander snaps far side of the Moon as it readies for touchdown

[ad_1] The countdown to the touchdown of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)'s Chandryaan-3 spacecraft has now begun. With just 3 days to go, the anticipation is building up. The last-minute failure of Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft, which was also on a similar mission, means that all eyes are on the Indian spacecraft. With the touchdown looming, ISRO has now shared new images of the far side of the Moon captured by the camera aboard the Chandrayaan-3. Chandrayaan-3 snaps lunar far sideThe images were captured by Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC) aboard the spacecraft, which aids in locating a safe landing area, avoiding any deep trenches or huge rocks that could hamper the landing. The LHDAC camera was developed by ISRO at the Space Applications Center, a spac...
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Chandrayaan 3 mission at this critical stage now; know what’s coming
21Aug By adminNo Comments
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Chandrayaan 3 mission at this critical stage now; know what’s coming

[ad_1] After the Russian spacecraft, Luna-25 crashed on the lunar surface, people are now worried about the Chandrayaan 3 landing. Are we going to see history repeat itself or will India succeed this time? That stays a mystery until August 23 when we all will be able to witness the spacecraft landing on the lunar surface. While there are various complications involved in landing, there are some scientists giving us insights into a few critically important challenges that the spacecraft may encounter. Experts say that changing the spacecraft's position from horizontal to vertical for landing will be a huge challenge. Let's check it out in detail.Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft positionAccording to an ANI report, space strategist P.K. Ghosh said, "One of the biggest things that are there is that...
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