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
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Date, Time, When & How to Watch Sturgeon Moon
Supermoon August 2023. Photo: PTI August 2023 will be momentous for people who love the moon sighting. On August 1, 2023, the first blue moon of August, also known as the sturgeon moon will be visible. NASA has said that the blue moon will be visible 30 minutes after sunset. After a few days… Continue reading Date, Time, When & How to Watch Sturgeon Moon
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