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
Chandrayaan-3 successfully inserted into lunar orbit on Saturday
India’s ambitious third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 was successfully inserted into the lunar orbit on Saturday, the ISRO said. The required manoeuvre was done from an ISRO facility, 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 from the Mission… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 successfully inserted into lunar orbit on Saturday
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