According to reports, today, September 22, marks the potential date for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to attempt reconnecting with the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover in order to resume the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which is currently on hold. Both the lander and rover were put into a dormant state in early September after completing a 14-day investigation period, coinciding with the onset of the lunar night. The original mission was designed to operate during this lunar day, a 14-day period without sunlight and extremely cold temperatures. However, the lunar…

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India’s historic lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, which aims to land on the Moon and explore its South Pole, is currently in a critical phase. Today, a decision will be made on whether the mission will continue or be deemed unsuccessful. The fate of the mission rests on the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover. In early September, both were put into a dormant state as the lunar night arrived, preventing them from charging their batteries. Originally planned for a 14-day duration, the mission can now be revived as sunlight has returned to…

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After a four-year journey and a heartbreaking setback, India successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14, 2023. Overcoming the challenges faced by the failed Chandrayaan-2 Landing Module and the recent mishap of Russia’s Luna-25 mission, the Indian spacecraft defied the odds and achieved its goal. As a result, India has become the fourth nation to land on the lunar surface and the first to reach the South Pole of the Moon. These accomplishments were made possible by the strategic technological advancements implemented by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).…

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India has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration as its Chandryaan-3 spacecraft’s Vikram lander successfully landed on the Moon. This achievement not only marks India’s first successful lunar landing but also makes it the fourth country, after the Soviet Union, US, and China, to accomplish this feat. What sets India’s achievement apart is that it is the first country to land near the Moon’s south pole, a challenging task due to the rugged landscape, but crucial for potential discoveries of water ice. Previous missions from other nations have only…

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India is set to achieve a significant milestone in space exploration in less than 9 hours, becoming the fourth country to do so after the US, Russia, and China. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) initiated the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14, aiming to send the Vikram Lander and Pragyan rover to the Moon’s south pole region. This marks ISRO’s second endeavor to land on the Moon, making it crucial to understand more about this space mission before its imminent landing attempt. Chandrayaan-3 components The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has three parts…

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On Friday, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully completed a significant maneuver for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Vikram Lander underwent its first deboosting operation, allowing it to enter a lower orbit around the Moon. As a result, the Lander Module (LM) is now much closer to the lunar surface than before. Additionally, ISRO shared stunning images of the Moon taken by the LM’s camera sensors a day earlier, showcasing a close-up view of the Moon with the Earth in the background. With these developments, the mission is now in…

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The deboosting process of the lander for ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has begun, marking a successful start for the mission. Launched on July 14 from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, this is India’s second endeavor to land on the Moon. On July 17, the lander detached from the propulsion module and will now initiate its descent towards the lunar south pole. Chandrayaan-3: Details Chandrayaan-3 consists of three parts – a lunar lander named Vikram, a rover named Pragyan and a propulsion module. The names were retained from the…

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