Indian space program
India’s First Solar Mission: Aditya L1
India’s First Solar Mission: Aditya L1 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever space-based solar observation mission, Aditya L1, on September 2, 2023. The mission aims to study the Sun’s atmosphere, magnetic field, and solar wind, and to improve our understanding of the Sun’s activity and its impact on Earth’s […]
How the Pragyan Rover Rolled Down from Chandrayaan-3: 26 Mechanisms at Work
How the Pragyan Rover Rolled Down from Chandrayaan-3: 26 Mechanisms at Work The Pragyan Rover, India’s first lunar rover, successfully rolled down from the Chandrayaan-3 lander on August 23, 2023. The rollout was a complex process that involved 26 mechanisms working together. The first step in the rollout process was to deploy the rover’s landing […]
Chandrayaan-3: Vikram Lander Undergoes First Deboosting Move, Health Normal
Chandrayaan-3: Vikram Lander Undergoes First Deboosting Move, Health Normal The Vikram lander of the Chandrayaan-3 mission has successfully undergone its first deboosting move, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Friday. The deboosting move is a process of slowing down the lander to lower its orbit around the Moon. The lander is now in […]