PRAGYAN
Let it sleep peacefully now but hope is there, says ISRO Chairman on Pragyan rover
The rover Pragyan from Chandrayaan-3 mission has fallen asleep on the lunar surface, according to ISRO chairman S Somnath. Although the chances of it waking up are uncertain, the space agency is aware of the risks involved. The objective of the mission, which achieved a soft landing near the lunar south pole, has been accomplished, with all the required data collected.
Chandrayaan's Vikram happily sleeping, it will wake up if it wishes, until then, we will wait: Isro chief
Following the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO reveals plans for exploration missions to Mars, Venus, and a return to the Moon. The space agency also emphasizes its commitment to scientific missions, including studying Earth's climate and weather conditions. The TV-D1 test flight for the Gaganyaan program is scheduled for October 21.
Chandrayaan-3's lunar innings end as Vikram and Pragyan stay stumped
India's lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has suffered a setback as the lander and rover have not reawakened after their soft landing on the Moon's surface in August. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) remains hopeful that they may reestablish contact, as even a brief reconnection would allow for further experiments. The mission has already collected valuable data, including the detection of sulfur and temperature measurements, as well as insights into lunar soil properties.
ISRO chief S Somanath unfazed by Moon mission's apparent end
Despite the hopes of reestablishing contact with India's Moon rover, the country's space agency is satisfied with the mission's success. The rover, named Pragyan, explored the Moon's surface before being powered down for the lunar night. The Indian Space Research Agency had hoped to reactivate the rover, but so far, no signals have been received. India's space program has been steadily growing and has achieved milestones at a fraction of the cost of other space powers.
Pragyan rover has done what it was expected to do: ISRO chief
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has stated that the Pragyan rover of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission has fulfilled its expected objectives and it would not be a problem if it fails to wake up from its current sleep mode. The ISRO is now preparing for the launch of the XPoSat or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, which may take place in November or December.
"Revival of Vikram, Pragyan automatic": ISRO scientist on waking up Chandrayaan-3
ISRO is attempting to revive the Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander and rover, which have been in sleep mode for almost two weeks. Nilesh M Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre, stated that the revival of the lander and rover is automatic and dependent on solar power. So far, no signals have been received, but efforts to establish contact are ongoing.
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50-50 chance: ISRO yet to receive any signal from Chandrayaan 3's Vikram lander or Pragyan rover
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been unsuccessful in establishing contact with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, which landed on the lunar surface on August 23. ISRO stated that efforts to communicate with the lander and rover will continue. Union Minister of State Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said that this could be due to the prolonged spell of cold weather conditions during which temperature drops below -150 degree C.
Isro awaits Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover's awakening on Moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is eagerly waiting to see if its Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, Vikram and Pragyan, will wake up after being put in sleep mode on September 3. The space agency is monitoring the systems to see if they survive the lunar night and meet specific conditions to reactivate. If they do wake up, it would be a significant bonus as the data collected would provide valuable insights for future missions. Vikram and Pragyan have already fulfilled their primary mission objectives.
Eagerly waiting for Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover to wake up from sleep on moon: Govt
ISRO scientists are eagerly waiting for the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 to wake up from their 14-day sleep during the lunar night. The solar batteries have been charged fully and the temperature on the lunar surface needs to rise for the wake-up call to be communicated.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission holds key to lunar discoveries as scientists await awakening
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is analyzing the data collected by the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover to gain insights into the lunar surface. The scientists are particularly interested in understanding the lunar soil, which could be crucial for future space missions, including human visits to the Moon. While the lander and rover are currently in sleep mode, they may wake up after the Moon's sunrise on September 21 or 22.
Chandrayaan-2 orbiter takes a photograph of Chandrayaan-3
Earlier, a NASA satellite -- Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) - also captured an image of the Chandrayaan-3 landing site. India became the fourth country to successfully land on the moon's surface in August. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is currently in "sleep mode" and expected to awaken on September 22, 2023 for its next round of investigations.
Aditya-L1: ISRO all set to launch India's first solar mission
Shifting focus to its next space odyssey after successfully placing a lander on the moon's uncharted South Pole region, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set for the country's maiden solar mission -- Aditya-L1. The launch of the sun mission is scheduled for Saturday at 1150 IST from the launch pad at Sriharikota, with the launch rehearsal and vehicle internal checks all being completed.
Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover confirms presence of sulphur on the Moon, again!
In a fresh experiment, another instrument onboard the Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 confirmed the presence of sulphur in the lunar South Pole region. The Alpha Particle X-ray Spectroscope (APXS) onboard the rover detected Sulphur, as well as other minor elements, ISRO posted on X.
Smile Please: ISRO shares first photo of Vikram Lander clicked by Pragyan Rover using NavCam
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared new images of the Vikram Lander taken by the Pragyan Rover's navigation camera. The images show the ChaSTE payload and Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA), which measure seismic activity around the landing site.
Vikram as viewed by Pragyan: ISRO shares stunning visuals from moon
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has once again shared stunning visuals from its moon mission Chandrayaan-3. This time, ISRO has posted pictures taken by rover Pragyan that shows the Vikram lander doing its work. "Smile, please... Pragyan Rover clicked an image of Vikram Lander this morning," ISRO said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). (Image: ISRO)
Pragyan Rover encounters huge moon crater: Why does the moon have craters?
Chandrayaan-3 mission's rover 'Pragyan' came across a four-metre diameter crater just ahead of its location on lunar surface before it was commanded to retrace its path. The Chandrayaan-3's rover Pragyan and lander Vikram are on a 14-day mission to conduct studies on the south pole of the moon. (Image: ISRO)
Chandrayaan-3: India takes a walk on the moon as ISRO confirms rover Pragyan's rollout
After India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the moon's south pole on Wednesday evening, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that the rover placed with the craft has rolled out onto the lunar surface.
A drive around the moon: How does India's Pragyan rover compare to China's Yutu-2?
Compared to China’s sturdy rover, India’s probably won’t last very long. ISRO has said Pragyan has a mission life of just one lunar day, or 14 Earth days, while Yutu-2 has been operating since early 2019, when it reached the lunar surface as part of a Chinese mission that was the first to land on the far side of the moon.
What will Vikram and Pragyan of Chandrayaan-3 do on moon?
ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) is just a few hours away from soft landing on moon, an attempt that has been dubbed extremely challenging by space experts alike. With Chandrayaan-3's success, India is eyeing to become the first country to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's only natural satellite. (Image: ISRO)
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