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India`s PSLV-XL rocket has close links with Moon, Mars and the Sun The XL variant of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) seems to have an interesting connection with Moon, Mars and now the Sun. The rocket made its maiden flight on October 22, 2008 for India’s first interplanetary mission – the Moon Mission-1 or Chandrayaan-1. And on November 5, 2013, the rocket was used for India’s first Mars Mission called Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM). Nearly 15 years after its first flight and on its 25th mission, the rocket code na...
India`s PSLV-XL rocket has close links with Moon, Mars and the Sun
India`s PSLV-XL rocket has close links with Moon, Mars and the Sun
Source: IANS
2/09/2023 9:11:08 AM
India`s Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3`s success Skyroot Aerospace, which launched India's first private rocket in 2022, aims to double its planned launches starting next year on a likely boost to the country's fledgling private space sector from the success of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission. The Hyderabad-based company, backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is also aiming to raise more money by the end of next year, co-founder Pawan Kumar Chandana told Reuters in an interview. "From 2024 and later, we'...
India`s Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3`s success
India`s Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3`s success
Source: Reuters
28/08/2023 3:30:42 PM
With India on top of the moon, experts expect positive policy changes India landing on the moon is expected to increase the government’s spending on scientific space missions including a Mars landing, higher outsourcing by the Indian space agency, said industry experts. The moon landing will also have a positive credibility rub off effect on the Indian private space sector players in the international arena and a big boost for the youth of this country having a scientific bent of mind and space enthusiasts, they said. In the long term, India will ha...
With India on top of the moon, experts expect positive policy changes
With India on top of the moon, experts expect positive policy changes
Source: IANS
27/08/2023 12:44:07 PM
L&T, HAL vetted to bid on India rocket privatisation-source Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Aeronautics are among companies vetted to potentially bid in India's efforts to privatise its small satellite launch rocket, a source told Reuters, as the government seeks more investment in the booming space market. The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the national space agency, as a low-cost means to launch satellites weighing up to 500 kg (1,102 lb) into low-earth orbit. They se...
L&T, HAL vetted to bid on India rocket privatisation-source
L&T, HAL vetted to bid on India rocket privatisation-source
Source: Reuters
25/08/2023 3:37:49 PM
India`s trade deficit falling at rapid pace; exports to see positive growth in coming months: Piyush Goyal Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India's trade deficit is falling at a rapid pace and the exports are expected to see positive growth in the coming months. He said that countries in the world are facing a slowdown and global trade is relatively weak right now.  Given the challenging situation, the minister said high interest rates, and cut down in discretionary spending have led to a fall in the exports of ready-made apparel and the gem and jewellery secto...
India`s trade deficit falling at rapid pace; exports to see positive growth in coming months: Piyush Goyal
India`s trade deficit falling at rapid pace; exports to see positive growth in coming months: Piyush Goyal
Source: Accord Fintech
25/08/2023 11:25:25 AM
Moonstruck! From US to South Africa -- a `proud day` for Indian diaspora It was a 'proud and historic day' for India's 32 million-plus strong diaspora, which stood in unison with their mother country amid chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram', as the nation conquered the moon on Wednesday with its historic Chandrayaan-3 mission. From holding special screenings of the landing event, to saying prayers and distributing sweets, loudest cheers on the mission's success could be heard from the community that is far away, ye...
Moonstruck! From US to South Africa -- a `proud day` for Indian diaspora
Moonstruck! From US to South Africa -- a `proud day` for Indian diaspora
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 12:03:51 PM
Musk says `super cool` as India lands on the Moon Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday praised India for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, describing it as "super cool." "Super cool!," Musk said, reacting to the successful launch.   Also, he congratulated the country for the landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.   "Congratulations India," he commented on one of ISRO's posts.   Even before the successful landing, Musk had shown support for India's M...
Musk says `super cool` as India lands on the Moon
Musk says `super cool` as India lands on the Moon
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 10:33:55 AM
PM Narendra Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked world leaders for their congratulatory messages on the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon. Several leaders from Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering, to UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent their good wishes to the prime minister on ISRO's achievement. "Thank you @PMBhutan Lotay Tshering for the words of appreciation on Chandrayaan-3. India’s spa...
PM Narendra Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
PM Narendra Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 10:30:33 AM
What an incredible moment: Sundar Pichai on India`s historic Moon feat Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday congratulated the Indian space agency and the country for the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon. “What an incredible moment! Congratulations to @isro for the successful landing of #Chandrayaan3 on the moon,” he said in a post on X.com.  “Today India became the first country to successfully achieve a soft landing on the southern polar region of the moon,” he added. The Indian Space Research O...
What an incredible moment: Sundar Pichai on India`s historic Moon feat
What an incredible moment: Sundar Pichai on India`s historic Moon feat
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 9:43:02 AM
Historic moment for us, says PM Narendra Modi as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its team for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3  on the Moon.  PM Modi, who watched the landing live from Johannesburg, where he is currently participating in the BRICS summit, said: "I congratulate the ISRO team and scientists from the core of my heart for this accomplishment. "It's a historic moment for us as Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon. I am in So...
Historic moment for us, says PM Narendra Modi as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon
Historic moment for us, says PM Narendra Modi as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 6:46:16 PM
India Lands on the Moon! India’s moon lander successfully set its four legs softly and safely on the lunar soil on Wednesday evening as planned, and became the fourth nation in the world to achieve the feat. The lander landed near the South Pole of the moon after travelling about 3.84 lakh km for over 40 days. With the landing, a major portion of the Rs 600 crore Chandrayaan-3 mission has been realised. The remaining portion is the moon rover rolling down from the lander, moving around and doing the ...
India Lands on the Moon!
India Lands on the Moon!
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 6:36:07 PM
Breaking News - Chandrayan-3 Lands On Moon, India Enters Elite Space Club Breaking News - Chandrayan-3 Lands On Moon, India Enters Elite Space Club
Breaking News - Chandrayan-3 Lands On Moon, India Enters Elite Space Club
Breaking News - Chandrayan-3 Lands On Moon, India Enters Elite Space Club
Source: Investmentguruindia
23/08/2023 6:15:07 PM
Breking news - Third stage of moon landing completed Breking news - Third stage of moon landing completed
Breking news - Third stage of moon landing completed
Breking news - Third stage of moon landing completed
Source: investmentguruindia
23/08/2023 6:08:54 PM
View on Chandrayaan landing By Sonam Srivastava, of Wright Research. Below view on Chandrayaan landing by Sonam Srivastava, smallcase manager & Founder of Wright Research. The forthcoming Chandrayaan landing represents a significant milestone for India, underscoring its escalating technological expertise and its ascent in the space sector. A triumphant landing would not only be a testament to India's capabilities but could also significantly enhance investor confidence. This, in turn, could magnetize a greater influx of international investment...
View on Chandrayaan landing By Sonam Srivastava, of Wright Research.
View on Chandrayaan landing By Sonam Srivastava, of Wright Research.
Source: PR Agency
23/08/2023 4:05:26 PM
Chandrayaan-3: Nation gearing up for Rs 600 crore mission`s `19 minutes of terror` Suspense and excitement are building up across the nation as India will be attempting to soft land its lander on the moon on Wednesday evening. The Rs 600 crore Chandrayaan-3 mission is all set to provide the 19 minutes of terror, suspense and excitement for the officials of Indian space agency and others as the lander that was carried by Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft will start its descent towards the lunar soil. It may be recalled that the Vikram lander that was part of the Chandrayaan-2 m...
Chandrayaan-3: Nation gearing up for Rs 600 crore mission`s `19 minutes of terror`
Chandrayaan-3: Nation gearing up for Rs 600 crore mission`s `19 minutes of terror`
Source: IANS
22/08/2023 5:04:30 PM
All set for India`s moon lander to touch down on lunar soil India’s moon lander is all set to make a landing on the lunar soil on August 23, 2023 evening as the final deboosting operation got over in the wee hours of Sunday, said Indian The moon lander or the lander is part of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The spacecraft comprises a propulsion module (weighing 2,148 kg), a lander (1,723.89 kg) and a rover (26 kg). “The second and final deboosting operation has successfully reduced ...
All set for India`s moon lander to touch down on lunar soil
All set for India`s moon lander to touch down on lunar soil
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 4:45:21 PM
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon, lander to separate tomorrow Moving India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft closer to the moon on Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the lander module is slated for separation from the propulsion module on Thursday. “Today’s successful firing, needed for a short duration, has put Chandrayaan-3 into an orbit of 153 km x 163 km, as intended. With this, the lunar bound maneuvres are completed. It’s time for preparations as the Propulsion Module and the Lander Module gear up for...
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon, lander to separate tomorrow
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon, lander to separate tomorrow
Source: IANS
16/08/2023 10:31:29 AM
Chandrayaan-3 enters lunar orbit, `says` feeling lunar gravity The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday evening successfully injected the Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft into the lunar orbit, an official said. According to the official, the firing of the onboard motors began at about 7.15 p.m. and the spacecraft was steered towards the moon orbit. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in a tweet, said: "MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3, I am feeling lunar gravity." "Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted...
Chandrayaan-3 enters lunar orbit, `says` feeling lunar gravity
Chandrayaan-3 enters lunar orbit, `says` feeling lunar gravity
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 9:08:01 AM
NASA, ESA congratulate India on Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft The US space agency NASA and European Space agency (ESA) on Friday lauded India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft that was successfully launched on a historic mission to the far side of the moon.  The LVM-3, the country's heavy rocket, nicknamed 'Bahubali' carried the 3.8-tonne Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft and put the moon spacecraft into orbit on Friday afternoon.  The mission is a follow up of the failed Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019 when the lander named Vikram crashed...
NASA, ESA congratulate India on Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft
NASA, ESA congratulate India on Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft
Source: IANS
15/07/2023 9:05:15 AM