Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Quest Ignites Nationalism In Indians Across World! Pooja In US, UK; PM Modi Watches From Africa

**Johannesburg, South Africa, August 23, 2023** - A wave of unity and nationalism has swept across the globe as millions from diverse religious backgrounds join hands in prayer for the successful landing of India's Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's enigmatic South Pole. Regardless of their faith, people worldwide are coming together to offer their unwavering support to this monumental mission, symbolizing the unifying power of space exploration.

Aug 23, 2023, 09:03 AM IST

Know Key Facts About India's Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission

ISRO is closing in on the attempt to land Chandrayaan 3 on the moon's south pole. The Chandrayaan 3 mission was launched on July 14 from Andhra Pradesh. Since then, it has looped through orbits of Earth, transferred to a lunar orbit.

Aug 23, 2023, 08:10 AM IST

Chandrayaan-3: 'Excited, Eagerly Awaiting ISRO Spacecraft's Moon Landing', Says Sunita Williams

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams said she is 'truly thrilled' that India is at the forefront of space exploration and the pursuit of sustainable living on the Moon.

Aug 22, 2023, 19:45 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3: Prayers And Namaz Being Offered Across India As ISRO Gets Ready To Make History With Soft-Landing On Moon

Prayers Across India For Chandrayaan-3 Success: Scheduled for Wednesday at 6:04 PM, the LM, housing the lander (Vikram) and the rover (Pragyan), is poised to achieve a historic feat by gently descending onto the Moon's south polar region. Should this endeavour succeed, India will join an exclusive group of nations - comprising the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union - that have mastered the intricate technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface.

Aug 22, 2023, 18:14 PM IST

Miniature artist designs 1.5-inch tall model of Chandrayaan-3 using 4 gms of gold

A Coimbatore-based miniature artist designed a 1.5-inch tall model of Chandrayaan-3 using 4 grams of gold

Aug 22, 2023, 17:40 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 Mission: A Look At Pictures Of Moon And Earth Captured By ISRO Spacecraft

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 is poised to achieve a soft landing on the surface of the Moon on August 23.

Aug 22, 2023, 17:33 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 Vs Luna-25: How India's Private Space Industry Is Booming Amid Race To The Moon

Russia's Luna-25, which launched less than two weeks ago, had been on track to get there first – before the lander crashed from orbit, possibly taking with it the funding for a successor mission, analysts say.

Aug 22, 2023, 16:29 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Releases New Images Of The Moon Captured By The Lander, Says 'The Mission Is On Schedule'

ISRO shared these images on its official channel on X (formerly Twitter). It further said LPDC images will assist the Lander Module in determining its position (latitude and longitude) by matching them against an onboard moon reference map.

Aug 22, 2023, 15:59 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Why Is India Trying To Become First Country To Land On Moon's South Pole?

If everything goes according to ISRO, India will become the fourth country in the world to land on the moon and will be the only nation to touch the lunar south pole.

Aug 22, 2023, 15:54 PM IST

'Luna-25 Crashed Because...' Russian Space Agency Director Reveals Why Moon Mission Failed This Time

The spacecraft was in contact with Roscosmos up until 2:57 p.m. local time on Saturday, when contact was lost. The spacecraft then entered an open lunar orbit and eventually crashed.

Aug 22, 2023, 12:55 PM IST

Chandrayaan will land on the moon from ISRO's PLAN-B?

Chandrayaan-3 Soft Landing: The last 15 minutes will be very important during the landing of Chandrayaan-3. Vikram Lander will have to do some work on its own for its safe and successful soft landing, that is, during the last 15 minutes of landing, all the responsibility will be on the shoulders of Vikram Lander. After the crash of Luna, Russia has completed the preparations and Plan-B is also ready.

Aug 22, 2023, 12:10 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 Landing To Be Postponed To August 27? ISRO Makes BIG Statement

Nilesh M Desai, director of Space Applications Centre-ISRO, Ahmedabad said that the decision regarding the landing will be taken based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the Moon.

Aug 22, 2023, 06:09 AM IST

"I'm Sure This Time It'll Be A Grand Success" Former ISRO Chief Praises Chandrayaan 3 Scientists

Former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair said Moon landing is a very complex manoeuvre and one has to be cautious as all systems have to work in unison for its success.

Aug 21, 2023, 16:40 PM IST

‘Welcome, Buddy!’: Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter Formally Welcomes Ch-3 Lander ‘Vikram’, ISRO Updates Live Telecast Time Of Landing

ISRO is trying to make a soft landing of its lander ‘Vikram’ in the Chandrayaan-3 mission near the south pole in the dark side of the Moon. ISRO’s earlier attempt under ‘Chandrayaan-2’ suffered a communication problem that led to hard crash of the lander on the Moon’s surface.

Aug 21, 2023, 15:11 PM IST

Why Former ISRO Chief K Sivan Is Confident Of Chandrayaan-3 Success, Safe Landing; Read To Find

All eyes are now on the Chandryaan-3 after Russia's Luna-25 crashed due to orbital manoeuvre failure. 

Aug 21, 2023, 14:39 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 Mission: ISRO Shares Fresh Photos Of Far Lunar Side For Safe Landing

ISRO is embarking on a mission to achieve a precise and gentle landing on the moon's surface, aiming to secure India's position as the fourth nation globally to accomplish this milestone, following the United States, Russia, and China.

Aug 21, 2023, 09:29 AM IST

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Announces India's Moon Mission's Landing Date And Time; Check When And Where To Watch Live

Chandrayaan-3 landing date and time: The ISRO said that the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a 'monumental moment' that not only fuels curiosity but also sparks a passion for exploration within the minds of our youth. 

Aug 20, 2023, 15:14 PM IST

In Race To The Moon Gold, Chandrayaan-3 Moves Ahead As Russian Luna-25 Fails To Enter Orbit

Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, earlier said the spacecraft ran into unspecified trouble while trying to enter a pre-landing orbit, and that its specialists were analyzing the situation.

Aug 20, 2023, 10:07 AM IST

ISRO gave good news! Mission Moon now on its last leg

Big Update on Chandrayaan-3: The hopes of India's Moon Mission are about to come true. Chandrayaan is now at its last stop. Chandrayaan is just 25 kilometers away from the moon.

Aug 20, 2023, 07:32 AM IST

Chandrayaan-3: What Is The Dark Side Of The Moon And Why Is ISRO Attempting To Land Its Spacecraft There Where No One Has Before?

Now, this is the first time when two countries are attempting to make a soft landing of their spacecrafts on the dark side of the Moon - near the 'South pole'. 

Aug 19, 2023, 19:12 PM IST