After the successful deployment of Chandrayaan-3’s lander and rover on the moon, ISRO is hoping that their mission life will not be limited to one lunar day or 14 earth days, and that they will come back to life when the sun again rises on the Moon, to carry on with the experiments and studies …
In a giant leap for its space programme, India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04pm on Wednesday, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface. India scripted history as ISRO’s ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3’s Lander …
If any factor regarding the lander module appears unfavourable, then the landing will be shifted to August 27, said the Space Applications Centre-ISRO about Chandrayaan-3 on Monday. Nilesh M Desai, director of Space Applications Centre-ISRO, Ahmedabad said that the decision regarding the landing will be taken based on the health of the lander module and …
Luna-25 blasts off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Aug. 11, 2023. (Photo by Xinhua via Getty … [+] Images) Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Russia’s first mission to the moon since 1976 has crashed into the lunar surface and been destroyed. It had been due to land at the moon’s south pole today, Monday …
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft adjusted its orbit on Friday as it prepared to attempt the first landing near the south pole of the moon, space agency Roscosmos said. “Today at 09:20 Moscow time (11:50 am IST), the propulsion system of the automatic station performed an orbit correction lasting 40 seconds. Its goal is to provide the …
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, has successfully covered approximately two-thirds of the distance to the Moon. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tweeted on Friday that the spacecraft is on track to reach the Moon’s orbit by August 5, 2023, around 19:00 hours …
Get ready to catch a glimpse of Neptune this weekend as it will be visible near the moon. Future Publishing via Getty Images If you possess a reliable pair of binoculars, this weekend offers a rare chance to spot Neptune. Mark your calendars for the evening of Friday, August 4, and keep your eyes peeled …
Gitai, a Tokyo-based startup, is revolutionizing space exploration with its innovative robotic technology. Inspired by a personal tragedy, CEO Sho Nakanose aims to use robots to save lives and reduce the risks associated with human space travel. Living and working in space is not only expensive but also dangerous. Nakanose believes that robots offer a …
An enchanting scene unfolded over Ankara, Turkiye on January 23, 2023, as a crescent moon made its dazzling appearance. Captured by photographer Mehmet Ali Ozcan, the image showcases the celestial wonder. Welcome to this week’s edition of celestial highlights for the northern hemisphere. While the nights are still short on darkness in mid-northern latitudes, there …
Following the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 on GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle on Friday, Director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, emphasized the significance of landing for further exploration. “Chandrayaan-3 represents a crucial step… Landing is of utmost importance as it enables the collection of samples, facilitates human landings, …