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NASA’s LRO captures Chandrayaan-3 landing site on the Moon

LRO is managed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. Arizona State University manages and operates LROC

The Hindu

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram Lander hops on moon, exceeds mission objectives

Vikram successfully underwent a hop experiment. On command, it fired the engines, elevated itself by about 40 cm as expected and landed safely at a distance of 30 – 40 cm away. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why Do Almost Half of Moon Missions Fail? Here’s Why Space Is Still So Risky

In 2019, India attempted to land a spacecraft on the Moon – and ended up painting a kilometres-long streak of debris on its barren surface.

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Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody’s in charge of cleaning it up

With more countries landing on the Moon, people back on Earth will have to think about what happens to all the landers, waste and miscellaneous debris left on the lunar surface and in orbit

The Hindu

Indian rocket blasts off to place observatory on orbit around Sun

India launched its maiden expedition to the Sun just days after landing a spacecraft on the Moon to mark the South Asian power’s rapid ascend as a space-faring nation.

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Chandrayaan-3 | Pragyan completed its tasks; rover safely parked and set into sleep mode, says ISRO

ISRO Chairpersons S. Somanath announced that Chandrayaan-3's rover, Pragyan, has moved 100m from the lander Vikram on the Moon. The mission has scientific payloads to conduct experiments and take pictures. Tests show the battery and electronics can survive the harsh conditions of -200°C.

The Hindu

Humans Could Be Playing Soccer on the Moon in 15 Years — But Should We?

The first lunar football match could kick off as soon as the year 2038, according to a panel of scientists from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

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Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody's in charge of cleaning it up

There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly 100 bags of human waste – and with countries around the globe traveling to the Moon, there’s going to be a lot more, both on the lunar surface and in Earth’s orbit.

The Conversation

Chandrayaan-3 | RAMBHA aboard Vikram completes first in-situ measurements of lunar plasma over the moon

ISRO: Pragyan rover's APXS confirms presence of Sulphur in south polar region of Moon. APXS, developed by PRL, Ahmedabad, w/ support from SAC, Ahmedabad & URSC, Bengaluru, is best suited for in-situ analysis of elemental composition of soil & rocks on Moon. Video shows rover's automated hinge mechanism & its…

The Hindu

Stunning images show super blue moon light up Scotland's skies

STARGAZERS were treated to the sight of a rare super blue moon on Wednesday evening in a phenomenon that will only happen once this year.

The National (Scotland)

Rare super blue moon shines over UK in treat for stargazers

A blue moon is not named after the colour and instead refers to the second full moon in one calendar month.

The Independent UK

India has landed on the Moon: here's what the political and economic gains are

From the early days of human space activity in the 1960s, missions to the Moon have attracted significant global attention. India’s recent success in landing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon was technically demanding and occurred in a previously unexplored part of the Moon.

The Conversation

What Do the AV/IT Industry and Tonight's Super Blue Moon Have in Common? Stay with Me!

On August 30, 2023, there will be a super blue moon, and AV Technology's Cindy Davis aligns this with what's occurring in the AV/IT industry.

AVNetwork

Why India's moon lander matters

A space policy expert explains what this means for India and the global race to the Moon

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Inside designing a moon-orbiting outpost: Here’s what it takes to make lunar living possible

A trip to the Moon–and eventually Mars–requires a stopover at the Lunar Gateway, a space station that will support human presence on the Moon and beyond.

The Hindu

Chandrayaan-3 | ‘Smile, please!’ Pragyan’s cameras capture Vikram

Post the soft landing on the lunar surface, the Pragyan rover rolled out from the Vikram lander and since then has been traversing on the Moon.

The Independent UK

Rare super blue moon set to delight stargazers

The peak of the full moon – when the near side of it is completely lit up by the sun is at 2.35am on Friday.

The latest MoonSwatch relaunches the rare Mission to Neptune

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Blue Moon supermoon set to appear Scottish skies this week

Stargazers are in for a treat as the second supermoon of the month appears this week

The Times of India

Super Blue Moon: What is the date, time in India; where and how to watch Super Blue Moon

On August 30, we will witness a rare celestial event- Super Blue Moon, which occurs when a full moon happens during the period when the moon is closer to the Earth. This phenomenon happens because the moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical and not circular. This means there are times…

Dynamite News

Chandrayaan-3: Rover comes acress 4-meter diameter crater on moon

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday informed that Pragyan Rover came across a 4-meter diameter crater on the lunar surface yesterday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Pragyan encounters crater during moon walk, captures images

ISRO's Pragyan rover on the Moon's surface found a 4m crater 3m ahead. It is now retracing its path, and ISRO scientists are working to cover the South pole with the six-wheeled rover.

The Week

How ‘underdog’ India beat rivals to the Moon

Only three nations – the US, Russia and China – have managed a safe “soft” landing on the Moon, and no country has done so at its south pole. Until now that is.

Inverse

You Need to See the Only Blue Moon of 2023 This Week

The Blue Moon that wraps up the month of August will also be a Supermoon. The next Blue Moon won't happen until 2026.

Dynamite News

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander relays data on Moon's temperature

The Chandrayaan-3 lander module which landed on the Moon’s surface successfully has begun doing its set experiments and subsequently relaying them back to ISRO headquarters. Read further on Dynamite News:

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