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September 20, 2023 9:32 PM

Rajya Sabha unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on the success of Chandrayaan -3

Rajya Sabha today unanimously adopted the resolution congratulating the scientists on the success of Chandrayaan -3. It was adopted at the conclusion of the discussion on India's Glorious Space Journey marked by the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan -3. Reading the resolution, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that India’s Space programme is a source of national pride. It is a continuing testimony to the Nation’s inherent, scientific and technological prowess. ...

August 30, 2023 8:13 AM

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover confirms presence of sulphur in lunar surface near south pole

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said the Pragyan rover's Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope confirmed the presence of sulphur in the lunar surface near the south pole, through the first-ever in-situ measurements. In a social media post, ISRO said, the rover's spectroscope also detected Aluminium, Calcium, Ferrous (Iron), Chromium, Titanium, Manganese, Silicon and Oxygen as expected. It added that the search for hydrogen is underway. India scripted history on August ...

August 25, 2023 11:14 AM

President of UAE congratulates PM Modi on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, engaged in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he conveyed his congratulations on the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also extended his felicitations to the people of India for this remarkable scientific milestone, underlining its significance as a testament to India's advancements in the fields of science and technology. H...

August 25, 2023 8:21 AM

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover begins mobility operations; ISRO says, all activities on schedule and all systems are normal

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that Rover mobility operations have commenced, and the historic Chandrayaan-3 Mission was running on schedule, with all systems working normally. ISRO chairman S. Somanath informed that Lander Module payloads have been turned on, and instruments aboard the lander and rover will now study the moon’s mineral composition and the seismic activities in its atmosphere. Pragyan lunar rover rolled out from the Vikram lander and took its first...

August 24, 2023 9:19 PM

G20: Major countries of world congratulated India on the success of Chandrayaan 3 in the G-20 trade & investment ministerial meeting in Jaipur

Major countries of the world congratulated India and the countrymen on the success of Chandrayaan 3 in the G-20 trade and investment ministerial meeting being held in Jaipur. Ministers for trade and investment from G 20 member countries and invited countries celebrated India's achievement by cutting a cake. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said that discussions are being held in the meeting to bring prosperity to the whole world through international trade, and ...

August 24, 2023 4:22 PM

President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated PM Modi, ISRO & people of India on the success of Chandrayaan-3

President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ISRO and the people of India on the success of Chandrayaan 3 as the Vikram Lander made a soft landing on Wednesday. Mr. Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka is proud of this historic & momentous achievement & noted that Indian Prime Minister’s generous gesture of dedicating this accomplishment to all of mankind will inspire generations to pursue the advancement of scientific & technological progres...

August 24, 2023 3:47 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina congratulated India for successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sent a message to her Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi on wednesday congratulating him and the people of India on the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3. She conveyed her felicitations to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and its scientists for making India the fourth nation globally to land a spacecraft on the moon's surface. In her message, Prime Minister Hasina also conveyed that Bangladesh rejoices wit...

August 24, 2023 8:12 AM

India becomes first nation to reach South Pole of Moon as Chandrayaan-3 makes a perfect touchdown

India has created history as it became the first country to land on the South Pole of the lunar surface. The Vikram lander had a flawless touchdown at a site close to the lunar south pole. This important breakthrough has broken the barrier in space exploration for India. The anxiety was palpable in the Command centre for 20 minutes before landing, ISRO initiated the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS). It enabled the Vikram Landing Module to take charge and use its onboard computers and lo...

August 23, 2023 8:19 PM

Panjab University orchestrates exciting live landing event for Chandrayaan-3, creating excitement among students

Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, orchestrated an exciting live landing event for Chandrayaan-3, drawing over 100 students, researchers, faculty, and staff in a shared moment of pride and enthusiasm. The event was presided over by Vice Chancellor of Panjab University Prof. Renu Vig, which showcased the institution's commitment to fostering scientific curiosity and engagement. The celebratory atmosphere was punctuated by the distributi...

August 22, 2023 9:54 PM

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander to make soft landing on Moon at 6.04 pm on 23rd August

World excitedly awaits the historic occasion as Lander Module of India's Chandrayaan 3 makes an effort for soft landing on Moon's South Polar region tomorrow around 6.04 pm Indian Standard Time. On social media platforms, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has declared that its third Moon mission is on schedule and smooth sailing is continuing around the Moon. The Mission Operations Complex in Bengaluru is buzzing with activities as the countdown begins for the fina...