Thu, Sep 21, 2023
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for an exciting phase in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The ground stations are preparing to awaken the mission’s lander and rover modules, Vikram and Pragyan, from their sleep in the Moon’s extremely cold atmosphere. The lander and rover were designed with a mission life of just 14 Earth days, but ISRO is hoping to revive them. If they wake up fully functional, they can continue to work for another 14 Earth days, enabling scientists to gather even more information about the lunar surface.
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Tue, Sep 05, 2023
ISRO made history by making a soft landing on the Moon’s South pole on August 23. Since then, ISRO continuously shared detailed information on the Chandrayaan-3 mission. On Sept 04, ISRO shared further details of the Mission and said Vikram exceeded its mission objectives. In a recent experiment, ISRO again tested the engines of Vikram Lander which successfully underwent a hop experiment. As per ISRO, Vikram Lander’s ‘hop experiment’ holds significance for further return and human missions
Mon, Aug 28, 2023
India's lunar explorers Pragyan and Vikram are facing a chilly lunar night that could render them inactive. The lunar night on the moon is 14 times longer than on Earth, and temperatures can plummet to minus 180 degrees Celsius. Despite the challenges, ISRO is confident that Pragyan and Vikram will survive the lunar night and continue to explore the moon. The video explains how ISRO is keeping in touch with Pragyan and Vikram during the lunar night, and the challenges of lunar exploration.
Tue, Jul 11, 2023
Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on July 14. Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 will make India the 4th country to land its Spacecraft on surface of the Moon. The mission is aimed at demonstrating India's capability in soft landing and exploring the lunar surface.
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