India’s third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is in good health and its most critical phase will be the orbit determination process when the spacecraft starts moving closer to the moon from the 100 km circular orbit, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanath said on Monday. Launched on July 14 by the Launch Vehicle… Continue reading Lowering Chandrayaan-3 from 100 km orbit very critical phase: Isro chief
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Isro performs orbit reduction manoeuvre, brings Chandrayaan closer to moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Sunday said the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle, which lifted off successfully with the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, underwent a planned orbit reduction manoeuvre, bringing it closer to the moon. The space agency said it will carry out the next such operation on August 9.… Continue reading Isro performs orbit reduction manoeuvre, brings Chandrayaan closer to moon
ISRO transfers satellite bus tech to Alpha Design to boost private sector
ISRO on Saturday said it has transferred the IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd in a step towards enhancing private industry participation in the country’s space sector. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, facilitated the technology transfer through an agreement signed during an event held at… Continue reading ISRO transfers satellite bus tech to Alpha Design to boost private sector
Chandrayaan-3 successfully inserted into the lunar orbit, says Isro
India’s ambitious third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 was successfully inserted into the lunar orbit on Saturday, the ISRO said. The required maneuver was done from an ISRO facility here, the city-headquartered space agency said in a tweet. “Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into the lunar orbit. A retro-burning at the Perilune was commanded… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 successfully inserted into the lunar orbit, says Isro
Chandrayaan-3 leaves Earth’s orbit, now headed for the moon, says ISRO
Chandrayaan-3 set for launch: Here’s a look at Isro’s other lunar missions Chandrayaan-3 LIVE: India has taken lead in space tech, says Jitender Singh Chandrayaan-3 to undergo crucial phase of its journey towards Moon Chandrayaan-3 mission will carry hopes and dreams of our nation: PM Modi All eyes on ISRO as country eagerly awaits launch… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 leaves Earth’s orbit, now headed for the moon, says ISRO
Isro to slingshot spacecraft on path to moon
India’s third lunar mission, the Chandrayaan-3, will go through the critical Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) tonight, a manoeuvre in which the spacecraft will be slingshot towards the Moon. This event has been scheduled between 12:00 am and 1:00 am on August 1 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). The TLI manoeuvre is… Continue reading Isro to slingshot spacecraft on path to moon
Isro gearing up to launch ‘exciting’ missions for rest of year: Chairman
According to Isro, the Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching a crew of three members to an orbit of 400 kilometres for a three-day mission Isro has lined up a series of activities over the next few months as it gears up for “exciting” missions including a GSLV launch this… Continue reading Isro gearing up to launch ‘exciting’ missions for rest of year: Chairman
Isro scientists to perform unique experiment in PSLV-C56 mission launched
According to Isro, after injecting all the Singapore satellites into the intended orbit at an altitude of about 536 km, the upper stage of the rocket will be placed in lower orbit to ensure its reduced orbital life at an altitude of about 300 km, Isro said | Photo: ANI Twitter Scientists at Isro,… Continue reading Isro scientists to perform unique experiment in PSLV-C56 mission launched