Chandrayaan-3 covered about two-thirds of distance to Moon: ISRO
August 04, 2023 15:57 ISTEarlier on August 1, the ISRO informed that the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft completed its orbits around the Earth and is now heading towards the Moon.
Earlier on August 1, the ISRO informed that the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft completed its orbits around the Earth and is now heading towards the Moon.
The Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI), which will be carried out with a maneuver at Perilune, is the next important step in the mission. The LOI is planned for August 5, 2023.
Chandrayaan-3 has escaped the orbits of the Earth and is now heading towards the moon, ISRO said, sharing the latest details about the spacecraft's journey.
In 2023, there are a total of four occasions when the supermoon will be visible. The first such happening was in July, second and third will be in August and the fourth and last will be in September.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 mission marked the first and most iconic lunar landing, while Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt's Apollo 17 mission was the last lunar landing, taking place from December 11 to December 14, 1972.
On International Moon Day 2023, we can look back fondly on the famous astronauts' incredible achievements and look forward optimistically to what lies ahead for space exploration.
Solar Eclipse 2023: The rare ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse will occur but unfortunately, it won’t be visible in India. Still confused! Don't worry. We have broken down in simple words. Read here.
The post caught a lot of engagements on social media. Twitterati was all-praise for the dept's witty response.
The Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship will be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced.
Chandrayaan-3 (C-3) launch will be in June next year onboard the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somnath while interacting with media personnel on the sidelines of an event.
Given the forecast uncertainties, NASA decided Saturday to forgo Tuesday's planned launch attempt and instead prepare the 322-foot (98-metre) rocket for a possible return to its hangar.
Just 40 minutes before the Space Launch System rocket was set to take off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on September 3, a leaking fuel line caused engineers to stop the launch.
NASA halted the operation, while engineers scrambled to plug what was believed to be a gap around a seal in the supply line.
Studies showed that female astronauts are less likely to be selected for space missions than men. 'Artemis' signifies the Greeks and Romans who associated Artemis with the Moon. She was a major Goddess who was worshipped in ancient Greece and has also become a modern-day feminist icon.
Moon Exploration: The discovery, published in the journal Science Advances, adds to the already strong constraints on the currently favoured "Giant Impact" theory that hypothesises the Moon was formed by a massive collision between Earth and another celestial body.
A supermoon is a sight to behold. Sometimes it appears red in colour. Well, those who watched the supermoon, have been sharing stunning photos of the biggest & brightest cosmic event on social media and admiring its beauty. Take a look.
“All Apollo samples, as stipulated in this collection of items, belong to NASA and no person, university, or other entity has ever been given permission to keep them after analysis, destruction, or other use for any purpose, especially for sale or individual display,” said NASA's letter dated June 15.
A supermoon occurs when a full or new moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to the Earth. Social media users are sharing their photos with the hashtag #StrawberryMoon. Take a look.
Lunar soil brought back to Earth by first moonwalkers Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin has successfully sprouted seeds, which is a positive sign for scientists.
Eid al-Fitr 2022 LIVE Updates: The celebrations of Eid have already begun as Saudi Arabia is celebrating the festival today. The announcement of the Shawwal crescent moon's sighting was made by Lucknow's Markazi Chand Committee after which it became clear that the last day of Ramzan and Eid ul-Fitr in India will be celebrated on May 3.
Top News
Latest News
