CHANDRAYAAN MISSION
ISRO seeks active role in global efforts to shield earth from asteroids
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized India's growing space exploration capabilities and readiness for asteroid research collaborations. With recent successful missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, India aims to contribute significantly to global efforts in planetary defense and scientific discovery.
NASA to train ISRO astronauts for ISS trip
NASA and ISRO collaborate to train an Indian astronaut for an ISS mission, enhancing Indo-US space partnership through iCET technology. NASA administrator Bill Nelson emphasised joint efforts to advance human spaceflight and benefit humanity. India and the US aim to deepen interoperability in space, provide advanced training for Indian astronauts, and launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar to combat climate change.
NASA chief says US and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISS
NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced an expanded collaboration with India, including a joint effort aboard the International Space Station with an Indian astronaut. The US and India aim to deepen interoperability in space, commencing advanced training for ISRO astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Centre. Efforts will support future human spaceflight and address global challenges.
Women find their feet in India’s space sector
Saraniya Periaswamy and Umamaheswari K played instrumental roles in the successful debut of the world’s first rocket equipped with a 3D-printed engine by Agnikul Cosmos from Sriharikota. They oversaw the project from inception to launch, highlighting women's growing contributions to India's space sector. Agnikul aborted the mission four times in the past few months before witnessing success on May 30.
America will send Indian astronaut to International Space Station by year-end: US envoy
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, announced that America plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station by the end of 2024. He also mentioned that the NISAR project, a joint mission between NASA and ISRO, is likely to be launched by the year's end. Garcetti highlighted the potential for India and the US to collaborate in research and emerging technologies. He praised India's cost-effective lunar mission, Chandrayaan 3, and expressed optimism about addressing outstanding issues in civilian nuclear energy cooperation.
"ISRO aims to explore human space flight activities, build space stations": Chairman Somnath
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Sreedhara Panicker Somanath on Sunday attended a programme at a school and said that the space agency aims to explore human space flight activities and build space stations.
A decade after India's Chandrayaan, Pakistan's maiden lunar mission 'Cube Qamar' jets off, thanks to China
China and Pakistan are making remarkable strides in space exploration with their respective lunar missions. China's Chang'e-6 mission and Pakistan's ICUBE-Q mission highlight the growing capabilities and ambitions of these nations in the field of space technology. These missions are expected to yield valuable insights into the moon's composition and history, contributing to our broader understanding of the universe.
Chandrayaan-3 launch delayed by 4 seconds to avoid collisions with debris, reveals ISRO report
ISRO's recent report discloses a 4-second launch delay for Chandrayaan-3 to prevent collisions with debris objects and satellites. The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 highlights space asset vulnerability to environmental hazards, emphasizing the need for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The report also details India's satellite count, active deep space missions, satellite re-entries, and successful launches in 2023. ISRO implements collision avoidance maneuvers based on IS4OM/ISTRAC analyses to protect operational spacecraft.
Private players will make space more accessible: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath expressed optimism about the role of private players in advancing space technology, citing SpaceX's success. He highlighted the importance of government support for private companies and mentioned Indian companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos already working in the field. Somanath also shared updates on Chandrayaan-4, part of India's moon exploration program, aiming to land on the moon in 2040. The interaction with space enthusiasts, part of ISRO's outreach efforts, lasted an hour and will continue in May.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 to bring back Moon rocks and soil to Earth, use dual-rocket system
India's space agency, ISRO, is preparing for its next lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, which aims to collect moon rocks and soil and bring them back to Earth. The mission will utilize two rockets and feature five spacecraft modules, setting India apart in lunar exploration and scientific research. Scheduled for launch in 2028, Chandrayaan-4 will solidify India's position among the few nations capable of returning lunar samples for study. ISRO's commitment to advancing space exploration and technology is evident in this ambitious endeavor.
Chandrayaan-4 mission in 'process of developing', says ISRO chairman
ISRO Chairman S Somanath reiterates commitment to moon missions, PM Modi's 2040s moon landing goal, continuous exploration, student involvement, and Chandrayaan-3 success at the lunar south pole in Ludhiana.
Chandrayaan-3 team receives 2024 John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration
The award was received by India's Consul General in Houston D C Manjunath on behalf of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during the opening ceremony of the annual Space Symposium in Colorado on Monday.
ISRO holding discussions "internally' on Chandrayaan-4 mission: Chairman S Somanath
ISRO is internally discussing plans for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, aiming to develop a novel design and high-end technology. After the success of Chandrayaan-3 in August 2023, ISRO aims for a more complex mission, involving bringing back soil from the Moon's surface. ISRO Chairman S Somanath mentioned the agency's intention to launch Chandrayaan 4, 5, 6, and 7 missions following Chandrayaan-3's success.
India's ambitious plans on space station on track, says Chandrayaan-3 project director
India's plans for a space station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040 are progressing. ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission is on track. The propulsion module successfully completed the mission objectives and returned to Earth's orbit with available propellant. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft completed one lunar day and conducted a hop-on experiment with the payload.
After Chandrayaan 3, India set to leave its footprint again on moon thanks to world’s 2nd pvt lunar mission
The Peregrine lander, carrying over 80,000 messages from children worldwide, is scheduled to lift off on Monday from Cape Canaveral Air Force station. Among the payloads is a piece of Mount Everest, which will be included in a German payload called DHL Moonbox. This mission will be the first US lunar landing in over 50 years and the first under Nasa's Commercial Lunar Payload Services Initiative. It also marks the inaugural flight of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket.
Interests on moon not over yet, now target is to bring rocks from surface: ISRO chief S Somanath
During his nearly 40-minute talk, the chief of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the mission to send "an Indian to space" is currently going on. Somanath said that the service and crew modules have been designed.
ISRO to put first Indian astronaut on Moon by 2040
Currently, they are undergoing mission-specific training at Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) in Bengaluru, said ISRO chief S Somanath, who is also Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman of, Space Commission.
Swedish Astronaut calls Chandrayaan-3 success 'amazing', says 'looking forward to next Indian mission like that'
Fuglesang said that he is expecting to see the Gaganyaan flight with Indian astronauts on the Indian rocket and Indian capsule.
Carrying out feasibility studies for future Chandrayaan missions: Govt
Chandrayaan-3, with lunar lander module Vikram and rover Pragyaan, was launched on July 22. The Vikram lander module had a soft-landing on August 23 and Pragyaan rover left imprints of the national emblem and ISRO's logo on the lunar surface. The experiments were carried out for one lunar day which is equivalent to 14 earth days.
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