Chandrayaan 3

India's Chandrayaan-3 and China's Chang'e-6 missions have independently discovered primitive lunar mantle materials near the Moon's South Pole-Aitken basin. The Indian study, through in-situ analysis, detected unique soil composition, while the Chinese mission returned samples containing rare olivine grains. These findings provide crucial insights into the Moon's early formation and evolution, highlighting the South Pole region's significance.

Pakistan has access to China’s military space capabilities. Indian armed forces lack a dedicated satellite system. Pahalgam is a reminder that New Delhi must upgrade its satellite-based surveillance network

Isro has achieved a second successful docking of its SpaDeX satellites, marking a significant advancement in space technology. Chairman V Narayanan hailed the operation as smooth, emphasizing its importance for future missions. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the docking, following the initial docking on January 16 and subsequent undocking on March 13.

The possibility of owning lunar land has become a captivating investment, fueled by ongoing Moon missions and space exploration advancements. Popular locations like the Bay of Rainbows and the Sea of Rains offer unique appeals for potential buyers. India's successful Chandrayaan-3 mission has significantly increased interest in lunar real estate, leading to processing delays for purchases.

India has emerged as a global leader in the space sector, with significant milestones including the successful Mars orbiter and Chandrayaan missions. Isro chairman V Narayanan highlighted India's advancements, from launching rockets and satellites using bicycles and bullock carts, to achieving world records in cryogenic engine technology and satellite launches.

Chandrayaan-3's Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) achieved unprecedented in-situ temperature measurements at the Moon's south pole, revealing higher than expected surface temperatures. These findings are crucial for understanding lunar thermophysics and potential water-ice deposits, which are essential for human habitat and exploration. The research, bridging critical knowledge gaps, was published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment.

Isro successfully completed a rolling experiment with its Space Docking Experiment mission, involving circumnavigation of one satellite to verify control over satellite maneuvering. This experiment, crucial for future missions like Chandrayaan-4, will provide valuable data and help Isro validate multiple software and ground station control. More experiments and dockings are planned in the coming months.

The Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) has secured approval for Chandrayaan-5, a significant Moon mission in collaboration. This mission will feature a rover ten times heavier than the one carried by its predecessor, Chandrayaan-4.

Chandrayaan-3 has discovered potential widespread ice deposits beneath the Moon's surface, especially near the poles. Significant temperature variations are crucial in ice formation. This discovery could offer insights into the Moon's geological history and aid future lunar exploration and settlement. The mission provides valuable temperature data, enhancing lunar ice formation models and the possibility of sustainable resource utilization.

New findings from the Chandrayaan-3 mission indicate potential ice deposits just beneath the Moon's polar surface in more areas than previously thought. Researchers highlight the impact of temperature variations and slope angles on ice formation, emphasizing the importance of ice for future lunar exploration and habitability.

ISRO Chief V. Narayanan revealed that India plans to land on the Moon by 2040 with the Chandrayaan-5 mission featuring a 350 kg rover developed with Japan. Additionally, a space station by 2035, a new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, and India's success in launching international satellites were also discussed, reflecting the nation's ambitious space aspirations.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Saturday said the Chandrayaan-3 mission has successfully completed two of its three main objectives. In a post on X, Isro said Chandrayaan-3's lander Vikram has accomplished a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, while the rover Pragyan has successfully roamed about on the Moon's surface.

When the Chandrayaan-3 rover will roll out on Moon after a safelanding on August 23, it will leave an impression of the national emblem and Isro logo on the Moon’s regolith (lunar soil), leaving a mark of India on the south pole of the Moon, where no other country has ever ventured till now.

Schools in Haryana will stream the live landing of ISRO's moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, to inspire students and boost their confidence. The Education Minister, Kanwar Pal, instructed all district education officers to open schools from 5 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday. India is on the verge of making history as the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module is set to touch down on the lunar surface.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is celebrating the accomplishments of two alumni, Priyanshu Kumar and Sonali Jain, who played vital roles in ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission. Kumar's expertise in power electronics helped analyze and test power packages, while Jain controlled the Vikram Lander's height.

The tazia has become a major attraction for people in Gaya district of Bihar. A selfie frenzy has erupted, capturing the tazia's glimpse during the Muharram festival, symbolizing India's space triumph with the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

In the Nellore district, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is organizing a special bus service exclusively for students who wish to witness the launch of the Chandrayan-3 rocket at Sriharikota. The RTC has made provisions for super luxury buses to cater to the transportation needs of these students.

Indian scientists have determined that the landing site where the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft touched down in 2023 is about 3.7 billion years old. The geological map of the site, known as 'Shiv Shakti' point, offers new insights into the Moon's history and enhances the significance of the mission.

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 rover has made the first-ever in-situ measurements on the elemental composition of the lunar surface near the south pole, Isro said on Tuesday.

The Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 created a "reflectance anomaly" or "ejecta halo" when it touched down on the Moon's surface on August 23. Scientists estimate that about 2.06 tonnes of lunar epi-regolith were ejected and displaced over an area of 108.4 m² around the landing site. By studying high-resolution images from the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, researchers were able to characterize the ejecta halo. This discovery provides insights into lunar geology and the impact of lunar landings on the surface.

Four years after success eluded India and Isro, they are on the cusp of making history again by landing a probe in the polar region of the lunar surface. If all goes well, Vikram, the Chandrayaan-3 lander will touchdown at 6.04pm with Pragyan (the rover) in its belly. “The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing. The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy & excitement!,” Isro said Tuesday, allaying fears of a “Plan B” at this stage.

The Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA), the fourth payload Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram took to the lunar surface, will start its work once the rest of its onboard instruments and two on Pragyan go to sleep, at the end of the lunar day.

Taking to X (former Twitter), ISRO said, "Chandrayaan-3 Mission: All activities are on schedule. All systems are normal. Lander Module payloads ILSA, RAMBHA and ChaSTE are turned ON today. Rover mobility operations have commenced. SHAPE payload on the Propulsion Module was turned ON on Sunday." After a 40-day journey into space, the Chandrayaan-3 lander, 'Vikram', touched down on the uncharted lunar South Pole on Wednesday evening, making India the first country to do so.