As India prepares to usher in the New Year with a specialized observatory mission studying neutron stars and black holes, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to send a unique addition into space—the ‘PSLV Orbital Experimental Module’ (POEM). This innovative module, serving as the fourth stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), … Read more
The solar probe’s Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) instrument successfully took the first full-disk photos of the Sun in the 200-400 nm wavelength region, the Indian space agency reported on Friday. Aditya L1, launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on September 2, is India’s first space-based mission to study the Sun. The spacecraft … Read more
ISRO is inviting students to submit ideas and proposals for robotic rovers for use in upcoming missions. The “ISRO Robotics Challenge, URSC-2024” will be held by the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) to give students opportunities in the field of space robotics. Students have until November 20 to December 15 to turn in a … Read more
India has set its sights on the cosmos, as the government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unveils a bold vision for its space program. This vision includes sending an Indian astronaut to the moon by 2040 and establishing an Indian Space Station, named ‘Bharatiya Antariksha Station,’ by 2035. These ambitious goals follow India’s successful … Read more
The fifth Aditya-L1 workshop was held at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK). The Department of Physics at IIT Kanpur and the Aditya-L1 Support Cell at the Aryabhatta Observational Science Research Institute (ARIES), Nainital, jointly hosted this three-day workshop. A total of 50 students were chosen for this workshop, 20 from IIT Kanpur and … Read more
As the Chandrayaan-3 mission approaches its conclusion, excitement is building in the world of space exploration. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been diligently monitoring the progress of this historic mission, which aims to achieve a soft landing near the Moon’s south pole. Here’s the latest on what’s happening as the lunar night approaches. … Read more
Today, the Aditya L1 solar mission was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The first observatory in India to be sent into space, Aditya L1, is designed to study the Sun. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft’s successful Moon landing was followed by the launch of India’s Aditya L1 Sun mission. … Read more
ISRO provided an update on its Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun on Wednesday, announcing that the internal inspections and launch rehearsal have been finished.On September 2 at 11.50 am, the mission is slated to launch from the Sriharikota spaceport. At L1 (Sun-Earth Lagrangian point), which is about 1.5 million kilometres from the planet, the Aditya-L1 … Read more
In a remarkable triumph, India’s Chandrayaan-3 has achieved a flawless soft landing near the moon’s South Pole, marking a momentous stride for the nation and its ascent to the esteemed global space community. This event, which took place at 6:04 pm, has ignited jubilation among millions and cemented India’s place in the annals of space … Read more
Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, has reached a significant milestone by establishing two-way communication between the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and its lander module. Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on July 14, the mission is on track to achieve a historic soft landing on the Moon’s surface. This momentous event not only piques curiosity but … Read more
ISRO has released two images taken by the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The first image depicts Earth from the perspective of the Lander Imager (LI) Camera. The image was taken on July 14, the same day as the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.On August 6, the Lander Horizontal Velocity … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled the inaugural images of the Moon’s cratered landscape captured by Chandrayaan-3, India’s third unmanned lunar mission. These images were taken following Chandrayaan-3’s successful entry into lunar orbit on Saturday. Moon’s Cratered Surface The recently released images portray the Moon’s surface, marked by its distinctive craters. These visuals … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully used a novel slingshot effect on Chandrayaan 3, a Moon-bound probe. This operation, which involves harnessing the gravity of a celestial body to change the spacecraft’s course, not only saved fuel but also supplied critical information about Earth and the Moon during its orbits around Earth. The … Read more
On Tuesday, Chandrayaan-3, which is entering its last phase before departing Earth and moving towards the Moon, is scheduled to carry out its fifth and last Earth-bound orbit-raising maneuver. Following this vital maneuver, the spacecraft will position itself for lunar insertion, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Chandrayaan-3, which was launched on July … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s council of ministers meets at the conventional Center Pragati Maidan. PM Modi tweeted, “A fruitful meeting with the council ministers where we exchanged views on various policy-related issues.” This meeting worked to determine to talk about the vision for 2047 when India will celebrate the centennial of its independence. Aside from members … Read more