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Vikram lander records natural event on lunar surface, says ISRO
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Vikram lander records natural event on lunar surface, says ISRO

[ad_1] The Instrument of Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on Chandrayaan-3's lander module Vikram recorded a natural event that occurred on the lunar surface on August 26, the source of which is still under investigation, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Thursday."The Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on the Chandrayaan 3 Lander is the first instance of a Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology-based instrument on the moon. It has recorded the vibrations occurring due to the movements of Rover and other payloads," ISRO said. Taking to social media platform X, the space agency said, "Additionally, it has recorded an event, appearing to be a natural one, on August 26, 2023. The source of this event is under investigation." ILSA comprises...
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Pragyan Rover on Moon – The 1st Week: Clicks first picture of Vikram Lander, finds Sulphur, more
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Pragyan Rover on Moon – The 1st Week: Clicks first picture of Vikram Lander, finds Sulphur, more

[ad_1] On August 23, the Chandrayaan-3 mission, India's second attempt at landing on the Moon, was deemed successful after both Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover were able to touchdown on the south pole of the Moon. With this, India also became the fourth nation to land on Moon, and the first country to reach its south pole. Just a few hours after the landing, the Pragyan rover made its way out of the lander and has been trundling across the region, exploring and conducting various experiments to understand it better. Most recently, the Pragyan rover has found Sulphur on the Moon, and it took the first-ever image of Vikram Lander as it sits on the lunar soil. Let us take a look at what Pragyan rover and Vikram Lander have done ever since landing there.The south pole of the Moon is a speci...
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Chandrayaan-3 proved India’s cost-effective space mission capability: Jitendra Singh
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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: After Vikram lander success, India took a walk on the moon courtesy ISRO’s Pragyan rover
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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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Chandrayaan 3: Vikram Lander’s meticulous descent to pioneering lunar south pole touchdown
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Chandrayaan 3: Vikram Lander’s meticulous descent to pioneering lunar south pole touchdown

[ad_1] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS) of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander on the lunar South Pole. The powered descent commenced at approximately 5:44 pm IST, and lasted around 20 minutes, during which the Vikram lander will go through four critical phases before touching down.India's third Moon mission, launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, aims to make India the fourth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first to do so near the lunar South Pole. Vikram's designated landing zone lies between the Manzinus C and Simpelius N craters, situated at approximately 69 degrees south latitude on the lunar surface. Minute-by-Minute Descent of the 'Vikram' LanderAs of now, the 'Vikr...
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Chandrayaan-3 Countdown Timer: ISRO mission to land on the Moon in less than 8 hours
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Chandrayaan-3 Countdown Timer: ISRO mission to land on the Moon in less than 8 hours

[ad_1] Chandrayaan-3 Countdown Timer: In less than 9 hours from now, India will reach one of its biggest milestones in space exploration and join the exclusive club of countries having done so as its 4th member - the other three being the US, Russia, and China. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14 to take the Vikram Lander and Pragyan rover to the Moon, to explore the south pole region. This is the second attempt by ISRO to land on the Moon. So, ahead of its landing attempt, let us know a little bit more about this space mission.Chandrayaan-3 componentsThe Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has three components — a lander (Vikram), a rover (Pragyan), and a propulsion module. The lander and rover separated from the propulsion module on August ...
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Chandrayaan 3 Moon landing Live Updates: In 7 hours, ISRO will attempt the historic soft landing on the Moon
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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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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
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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’s Moon landing in 3 Days: India aims to make lunar history
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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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