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Data | Chandrayaan-3 mission: How tough is it to land on the moon?

Space is hard: Moon missions have historically had a 40-60% failure rate, with sample return and robotic-lander missions having the highest failure rates. Apollo 13's mission was a success despite not achieving its primary objective. Orbiter missions have the lowest failure rate. The 1950s had the highest failure rate, while…

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ISRO’s Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System aces 2 more hot tests

These tests marked the second and third hot tests in the Service Module – System Demonstration Model (SM-SDM) Phase 2 test series. The first hot test was conducted on July 19.

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IN-SPACe offers chance to launch payload on POEM

IN-SPACe & ISRO offer industry & academia chance to launch payloads on upcoming PSLV Orbital Experiment Module (POEM) missions. POEM uses "spent PS4 stage" to carry out in-orbit experiments & has standard interfaces & packages for power, telemetry, telecommand, stabilisation & more. Demonstrated in two PSLV missions, latest being PSLVC55.

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Final orbit-raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3 completed

ISRO successfully completed the fifth and final orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The spacecraft is expected to attain an orbit of 127609 km x 236 km. The TransLunar Injection (TLI) is planned for August 1, 2023, between 12 midnight and 1 am IST.

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ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR and six other satellites on July 30

ISRO: PSLV-C56 to launch Singapore's DS-SAR satellite on July 30. Mission will deploy 360kg satellite into Near-equatorial Orbit (NEO) at 5 degrees inclination and 535 km altitude.

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India's Chandrayaan-3 moon rover mission aces orbit-raising maneuvers around Earth

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is continuing its circuitous journey to the moon with a series of burns to raise its orbit around Earth.

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University School of Engineering to double its intake in future, says registrar

UoM's SOE to double intake, provide competitive education to students. Registrar Shailja inaugurated AMUSE 2023, stressing importance of technical education & reasonable fee structure. She urged students to be creative & constructive, & to make their mark in fields like ISRO, NASA. Dean Shankar said NEP has created competitive environment…

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Chandrayaan-3 finishes fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre

ISRO completes 4th orbit-raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3, propelling it closer to the Moon.

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ISRO successfully tests Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System

With the successful completion of the hot test, the Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) demonstrated its performance in the full configuration.

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A virtual voyage to Antarctica from Birla Science Centre

A virtual voyage to Antarctica

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Third orbit-raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3 successful: ISRO

The next manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3 is planned for July 20, 2023, between 2 and 3 pm IST.

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ISRO moon mission Chandrayaan-3 second orbit-raising manoeuvre successful

The manoeuvre was performed by the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru to place the Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft in the 41,603 km x 226 km orbit.

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After Chandrayaan-3 launch, ISRO prepares for a PSLV mission

PSLV-C56 mission to launch 7 payloads incl. 351.9kg DS-SAR from Singapore on July 26. Other payloads are Arcade, Velox-AM, Orb-12 Strider, Galassia-2, SCOOB-II, NuLIon in LEO. Follows successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 on July 14.

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Morning Digest | Revised statement from Modi, Macron drops key points on defence deals; China tells India ‘specific issues’ shouldn’t define ties, and more

Morning Digest, July 16, 2023 | India-France revise joint statement, omissions on defence deals; after Manipur govt. order, Kukis and Meiteis stick to regions; China tells India ‘specific issues’ shouldn’t define ties — here is a select list of stories to start the day

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Chandrayaan-3 | A flight to the moon

India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has captured the imagination of the public as it sets off to the moon. With improved designs and safeguards, ISRO hopes to succeed in the mission and become the fourth nation to land on the moon. If successful, it will be a major fillip for…

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ISRO performs Chandrayaan-3’s first orbit-raising manoeuvre

The manoeuvre was performed by the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru

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Salem-based college students develop stepper motor for Chandrayaan-3 moon mission

Sona College of Tech's SonaSpeed team celebrates 20th anniv. by supplying ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle with a stepper motor. Research team committed to supporting ISRO's future space missions & has supplied motors for satellites, rockets & lunar robots.

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ISRO begins firing of onboard thrusters as Chandrayaan-3 mission enters crucial phase

ISRO to fire onboard thrusters of Chandrayaan-3 from July 15 to take it to Moon's south pole for soft-landing on Aug 23. Scientists to perform several orbit raising manoeuvres during 41-day phase.

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Be part of building the nation: ISRO chairman to IIT Hyderabad students

IITH students urged to be passionate and committed to nation building by ISRO Chairman Mr. Somnath. He stressed on determination and excellence. Mr. Reddy suggested learning from tech leaders and the need for collaboration. Director Murty informed of IITH's journey and its 5,000 student strength by August. ISRO Chairman Somnath…

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Sixty two of 111 lunar missions in last seven decades were successful: NASA database

India on July 14 launched its third mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, with an aim to soft land on the surface of Earth’s only natural satellite. A successful landing would make India the fourth country to achieve the rare feat after the United States, China and the Soviet Union.

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What's next for India's Chandrayaan-3 moon rover mission?

India's third lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14. The mission's lander and rover are scheduled to touch down on the moon in late August.

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Political leaders congratulate ISRO

Congratulating the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of the Chandrayaan 3 mission, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said it was a proud moment for India and a new milestone in India’s space research and innovation. “This achievement will inspire young minds of India to take up…

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Chandrayaan-3 | ‘Over the moon’: praises pour in across party lines

Congrats to ISRO for successful launch of Chandrayaan-3! Kharge & Ramesh laud vision of past PMs & scientists who devoted lives to space research since 1962. ISRO's success a tribute to Nehru, Vajpayee, Sarabhai & Dhawan. We salute & applaud ISRO family for this incredible feat!

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LVM-3’s Chandrayaan success is a big boost for Gaganyaan

ISRO’s LVM-3 launch enhances reliability for Gaganyaan mission; human-rated S200 and L110 Vikas engine used. Enhancing reliability of launch vehicle, ISRO's LVM-3 successfully launched Chandrayaan-3, using human-rated S200 & L110 Vikas engine.

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Successful Chandrayaan-3 launch a big moment for industry in Kerala

Kerala-based Keltron, KMML, ATL, Kortas, and Vajra contributed to ISRO's successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. Their components and products played a key role in the mission.

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