Isro to conduct 3rd landing test of RLV Pushpak. All eyes on weather
Officials in the Indian space agency said that everything is ready to go including the Pushpak vehicle, and the Chinook helicopter. However, the weather could force it to next week. Key Points
India TodayIAF's Apache attack helicopter makes emergency landing in Ladakh; both pilots safe
An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing during an operational training sortie in Ladakh due to undulating terrain and high altitude, sustaining damage. Both pilots aboard are safe. This incident marks the first such occurrence involving an Apache chopper in the IAF. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident further. Key Points
Economic TimesVideo: Isro's Pushpak nails landing after being dropped by Chinook
Released from an altitude of 4.5 kilometers by an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter, the SUV-sized winged vehicle maneuvered through the skies autonomously. Key Points
India TodayDid Japan succeed in its historic mission to moon? JAXA says, ‘still checking its status’
SLIM, nicknamed 'the Moon Sniper,' used pinpoint landing technology to land on the lunar surface, aiming for a target of just 100 meters. The mission's main goal is to test new landing technology and gather clues about the moon's origin. Key Points
mintScenario analysis: How will the global economy land this year?
A soft landing is widely expected for advanced economies. But a no-landing would be good for their real economy and bad for assets, as it may delay rate cuts. A bumpy landing would be bad for stocks and good for bond prices as policy easing may start sooner. Don’t rule out worse scenarios. Key Points
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Be selective in PSUs; exuberance in IPO market may continue in 2024: Saion Mukherjee, Nomura
Saion Mukherjee says: “We have not seen any major crash or an event in the market so to say since the Covid pandemic started. So, the liquidity environment has been extremely supportive which has led to the present optimism and if we get a soft landing and we do not have a major accident so to say, probably IPO market will continue to see this level of exuberance continue in 2024.” Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Air Force's C-130 J aircraft achieves milestone night landing at Kargil airstrip
The Indian Air Force achieved a milestone with a night landing of its C-130 J aircraft at Kargil airstrip, employing advanced terrain masking techniques. This feat, shared on social media, showcases the IAF's expertise in challenging terrains, enhancing operational efficiency. The exercise, part of Garuds' training, signifies the force's dedication to evolving strategies for national security in diverse environments. Key Points
Economic TimesAir India derosters pilot involved in hard landing incident in Dubai; orders probe
The incident didn't go well with the Air India administration, and the pilot who was flying the aircraft has been removed from duties until the completion of the investigation. Meanwhile, the plane will remain grounded in Dubai for a week and undergo extensive checks before it is allowed to fly back to Air India's engineering base in Mumbai. Flight tracking sites show the plane operated to Mumbai on December 27 with its cruising altitude below 10,000 feet, indicating an unpressurised ferry. Key Points
Economic TimesDefence ministry denied Rahul's aircraft permission to land at Kochi naval airport, says Congress
Local Congress leader alleges that ministry initially granted landing permission but later withdrew it. As a result, the aircraft was directed to Cochin International Airport. Key Points
ThePrintVideo: Plane overshoots runway, crashes into a car in Texas; 1 injured
A small plane overshot the runway while trying to make an emergency landing at a Texas airport and struck a car that was driving along a nearby road. Driver of the car was injured in the incident. Key Points
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Vikram lander raised lot of dust during lunar landing, created ejecta halo
Scientists at ISRO estimated that the landing event had ejected 2.09 tonnes of lunar regolith over 108.4 square metre area. During the touchdown phase of the Vikram lander, the ejecta displacement could be seen from the lander's landing Image Camera (LIC) Key Points
FirstpostChandrayaan-3 blew off 2.06 tonnes of lunar soil as it landed on moon: ISRO
The space agency further added that the lander displaced over an area of 108.4 m2 around the landing site. Key Points
Hindustan TimesThis is the dawn of new India: PM Modi on Chandrayaan-3's historic Moon landing
Every Indian is celebrating today. Every home is celebrating. I am also connected to the people of my country at this proud moment. It is the dawn of a new era, PM Modi said. He also congratulated the team of scientists in Isro who made the mission a success. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3 landing: From Amitabh Bachchan to Jeff Bezos, celebrities extended wishes to ISRO
Today, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos also wished India ahead of the Chandrayaan-3 landing. “Root for India! Good luck, Chandrayaan-3,” he wrote on the Threads app while resharing an ISRO’s post. Key Points
Business TodayChandrayaan-3: If it's so dangerous, why did ISRO pick Moon's south pole to land?
Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing: Despite the difficulties in landing on this lunar region, the Moon's south pole is of immense interest to scientists because of the presence of ice water. Read more to find out how. Key Points
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Chandrayaan-3 landing to be live streamed across Uttar Pradesh schools, madrassas
Schools and madrassas in Uttar Pradesh have been directed to live stream Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing on Wednesday. However, several schools said they lacked the basic facilities for livestreaming the landing. Key Points
India TodayChandrayaan-3 moon landing live: Where should Delhiites go to watch Vikram rover's landing?
Delhiites can watch Chandrayaan-3 moon landing live at Nehru Planetarium today. Historic event at 6:04 pm. Special guest shows, educational presentations, and interactive experience also available. Key Points
mintChandrayaan-3: India waits with bated breath for Moon landing
Chandrayaan-3 landing today: ISRO said in its latest updates on Chandrayaan-3: “The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing.” Key Points
Business TodayReady, steady GO! Chandrayaan-3 to land on Moon today. Top points
India is set to make history with the Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing. Live telecast is available on the ISRO website and social media platforms. Prayers from around the world for a successful mission Key Points
mintChandrayaan 3's soft landing on Moon at 6.04pm after crucial vertical turn
Four years after Chandrayaan 2 failed, Chandrayaan 3 with its 100% fail-safe technology will make its soft launch on the lunar surface at 6.04pm on Wednesday. | Latest News India Key Points
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'Smooth sailing' as Chandrayaan-3 gets closer to the moon
India's space agency, ISRO, has confirmed that its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is proceeding as planned. The systems are being regularly checked, and the Mission Operations Complex in Bengaluru is busy with preparations for the mission's landing. The live telecast of the landing operations will begin on August 23. Chandrayaan-3 aims to achieve a soft landing on the moon, demonstrate the rover's capabilities, and conduct scientific experiments to better understand the moon's composition. If successful, India will become the fourth country to land on the moon, after the US, Russia, and China. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3 hits milestone as Vikram lander detaches from spacecraft's propulsion module
Chandrayaan-3 on Thursday achieved a significant milestone as the Vikram lander detached from the spacecraft's propulsion module. The spacecraft will remain in orbit for a few more days before the lander and rover, Pragyaan, attempt to land on the Moon on August 23. If successful, this achievement will significantly bolster India's space ambitions. No other nation has achieved a successful landing on the Moon's south pole, making this a groundbreaking moment. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3 mission nears final landing as Vikram lander set to begin separate journey today
ISRO achieves nearly circular orbit for Chandrayaan-3 mission; Vikram lander to begin a separate journey. landing planned for 23 August. Key Points
mintA key date for Chandrayaan-3 as Vikram lander to separate today
India's Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to make a soft-landing on the Moon's south polar region on August 23, which if successful, will boost the countrys space ambitions. The spacecraft's Vikram lander is expected to separate from the propulsion module on August 19. Key Points
Economic TimesIndiGo makes changes after multiple tail strike of Airbus A321 planes
Investigation by the airline found that while the pilot had entered data for a full flap landing on the aircraft control unit, he had actually deployed the flaps at a reduced angle or at Flap 3 position. Flaps are set in the wings of an aircraft to create drag during a landing or a take-off. A flap 3 landing where three of the four flaps are used, produces less drag and hence requires less thrust reducing fuel consumption. Key Points
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Licenses of IndiGo pilots suspended after tail strike incident at Ahmedabad airport
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the licenses of an IndiGo captain for three months and a co-pilot for one month following an incident involving a tail strike during landing at the Ahmedabad airport, a senior official told IANS. The suspension comes as a stern response to the aviation mishap that occurred on June 15, where flight 6E6595 en route from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad experienced a tail strike upon landing. Key Points
Economic TimesEarlier mission ‘success-based’, Chandrayaan-3 factors in failures: Isro chief
Isro chief S Somnath said the Indian space agency has perfected the part of reaching up to the moon. But it was the landing that the agency is working on. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times‘India achieved it’: ISRO succeeds in landing Reusable Launch Vehicle
The technique adopted to launch the vehicle was "a first in the world" where a winged body was carried to an altitude of 4.5 km by helicopter and released for carrying an autonomous landing on a runway. Key Points
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