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ISRO Unveils Upgraded Chandrayaan-3: A Giant Leap Towards Lunar Exploration

Chandrayaan-3, ISRO's highly anticipated lunar mission, is set to embark on its journey between July 12 and 19, 2023. S Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, said on Monday that India’s next moon mission Chandrayaan-3 will be able to achieve a soft-landing on the moon Preparations for the mission are well underway, with the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft already positioned at the launch pad in Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The launch will utilize the LVM-3 rocket, and all necessary components for its assembly have already been transported to Sriharikota. To ensure a successful mission, several improvements and modifications have been made to Chandrayaan-3. These include enhancements to its hardware, structure, computers, software, and sensors. The landing legs have been reinforced, additional fuel has been added, and larger solar panels have been installed to generate more energy. Furthermore, a newly developed 'Laser Doppler VelociMeter' instrument has been integrated to measure the spacecraft's velocity accurately. Additionally, modifications to the algorithm and the incorporation of new software will enable Chandrayaan-3 to adjust its landing location in the event of any unforeseen failures. Chandrayaan-3 aims to showcase the full range of capabilities necessary for a successful lunar mission. It will demonstrate safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, conduct roving operations on the Moon, and carry out various in-situ scientific experiments. The propulsion module will transport the lander and rover configurator to a lunar orbit of 100km. Notably, the propulsion module will also house the Spectropolarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) payload, enabling the study of Earth's spectral and polarimetric measurements from the Moon's orbit. The GSLV-Mk3 launcher has been designated for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which will place the integrated module into an Elliptic Parking Orbit (EPO) measuring 170 x 36,500 km. With its ambitious objectives and technological advancements, Chandrayaan-3 represents another significant leap in India's pursuit of space exploration and scientific discovery.

4 Jul 2023
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ISRO’s Sixth Consecutive Successful Mission Puts India at the Forefront of Space Tech

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has once again achieved a momentous feat by successfully launching its heaviest payload rocket, LVM3, carrying 36 OneWeb satellites onboard. The rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota, on March 26th, 2023, and is the sixth consecutive successful flight of the LVM3. This is the second mission for OneWeb Group Company, under a commercial agreement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), to launch 72 satellites into Low-Earth Orbits. The first set of 36 satellites was launched on October 23, 2022. The satellites were successfully deployed in nine phases over a period of 1 hour and 14 minutes, with the signal acquisition on all 36 satellites confirmed. OneWeb is a space-based global communication network that offers connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. With the support of major investor Bharti Enterprises, OneWeb has launched its 18th mission, the third this year, bringing its total constellation to 618 Low Earth Orbit (LEO)satellites. This achievement is significant as it makes OneWeb the first LEO operator to have enough satellites in orbit to offer global service.  The successful launch of LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 Mission has been hailed as a significant step towards closing the digital divide, bringing fast and reliable connectivity to those who lack it. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath congratulated NSIL, ISRO, and OneWeb for the successful launch, with Union Minister Jitendra Singh lauding ISRO for yet another feather in their much-decorated hat. ISRO's successful mission reinforces India's position as a global leader in space technology, demonstrating its capabilities in advancing scientific research and enhancing communication infrastructure. With this historic launch, ISRO has set the bar high for future space missions, paving the way for more exciting developments in the field.

27 Mar 2023
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