Chinese scientists find traces of water in lunar soil brought by Chang’e-5 mission
In 2009, India’s Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft detected signs of hydrated minerals in the form of oxygen and hydrogen molecules in sunlit areas of the moon.... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCraters on Moon hide answers to how Earth formed
One of the key findings is that the lunar impact record began during the solidification of the lunar magma ocean, with clear impact structures being preserved from about 4.46 billion years ago. Key Points
India Todaylunar eclipse on Holi: Here's how to safely watch the celestial event
During a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, but they don't align perfectly. Instead, the Moon passes through the outer part of the Earth's shadow, called the penumbra. Key Points
Business TodayWill the US take people to the moon with ‘Moon Train’? Here’s all about the lunar Transport
Led by aerospace leader Northrop Grumman and backed by the US Department of Defense, this ambitious project seeks to enable smooth transportation of goods and individuals on the lunar terrain. It marks the dawn of a fresh era, fostering human presence and economic ventures beyond Earth's bounds. Key Points
Economic TimesFull Worm Moon: How and when to witness the first lunar Eclipse of 2024 in the USA
As the celestial calendar progresses, enthusiasts eagerly anticipate not one but two astronomical marvels in the coming weeks. While the upcoming Great North American Eclipse on April 8 commands attention, tonight offers a lunar prelude worth witnessing. Key Points
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Chandrayaan-4's objective revealed: Here's what it will do on the Moon
The primary objective will be to collect samples from the lunar surface and return the samples safely to Earth for scientific studies. But there's more. Key Points
India TodayOdysseus moon lander hailed as success as it nears mission-ending slumber
By Steve Gorman and Joey Roulette LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, neared a mission-ending slumber on Wednesday, six days Key Points
ThePrintCommercial US spaceship lands on Moon, a first for private industry
Intuitive Machines successfully landed its spacecraft, Odysseus, on the Moon's Malapert A. The mission aims to explore the lunar south pole, study environmental conditions, harvest ice for drinking water and rocket fuel, and contribute to the development of a wider lunar economy. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan’s spacecraft transmits data of 10 lunar rocks
An unmanned lunar spacecraft has captured and transmitted data analyzing 10 lunar rocks, a greater-than-expected achievement that could help provide... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUS lunar mission’s landing attempt next week
Florida: Another private US company (Intuitive Machines) took a shot at the moon on Thursday, launching a month after SpaceX’s Falcon rocket missed... Key Points
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Another NASA-SpaceX backed US firm to launch Moon mission on Valentine’s Day
Houston-based Intuitive IM-1 lunar lander is scheduled to lift off atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. NASA backed... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWhy space agencies are racing to conquer the moon?
Embark on a celestial journey as global space agencies, including India, rekindle lunar exploration. The Moon, teeming with vital resources, becomes a strategic hub for interplanetary missions. Recent successes, setbacks, and upcoming missions underscore the challenges in this cosmic quest. India's historic landing on the elusive South Pole and a global collaboration for lunar mysteries pave the way for an exciting era in space exploration. Join the global lunar odyssey, unravel celestial enigmas, and witness humanity's next giant leap into the cosmos. Key Points
Economic TimesEuropean Space Agency to 'bring' the Moon's surface to Earth. Here's how
European Space Agency is recreating the Moon's surface on earth so it can help astronauts. They collaborated with a mine in Greenland to create it. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesPeregrine Mission one: 'Anomaly' detected on US lunar lander heading for moon
The lunar lander was carrying remains of several Star Trek cast members and DNA of former US president John F. Kennedy along with scientific instruments. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesFirst US lunar lander in five decades blasts off on private mission
A new era in lunar exploration begins as the United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, a private industry-led initiative, successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar Lander, aims to be the first American spacecraft to attempt a lunar landing in over half a century. Key Points
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NASA shares 51-year-old photo of US flag on Moon with Earth in distance
The pic of the US flag on the Moon with Earth in the background was taken 51 years ago by Eugene A. Cernan or Harrison H. Schmitt during the Apollo Mission. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesCarrying out feasibility studies for future Chandrayaan missions: Govt
Chandrayaan-3, with lunar lander module Vikram and rover Pragyaan, was launched on July 22. The Vikram lander module had a soft-landing on August 23 and Pragyaan rover left imprints of the national emblem and ISRO's logo on the lunar surface. The experiments were carried out for one lunar day which is equivalent to 14 earth days. Key Points
Economic TimesNASA to build homes on moon by 2040: Know about plans and obstacles
NASA has adopted a step-by-step plan for its lunar aspirations. It has made a plan for sustainable human presence on the moon by the mid-2020s, initiating habitats and foundational infrastructure. But there are many obstacles as well. Know about them in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan 3 update: ISRO says ‘ejecta halo’ formed during landing | What does it mean?
Chandrayaan 3 Update: According to the ISRO, scientists estimated that around 2.06 tonnes of lunar epi-regolith or material were ejected during the landing event — resulting in the formation of an 'ejecta halo' . Here's what the event signifies. Key Points
mintMoon may be 40 million years older than thought: Study
The Moon may be at least 4.46 billion years old, according to a study that pushes back the age of the lunar body by 40 million years. Key Points
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lunar Eclipse 2023: Date, time, visibility, and other details
A Partial lunar Eclipse, known as Chandra Grahan, is expected to occur on October 28, 2023, in India. It will be visible in various countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and China. The eclipse will start at 01:05 AM and end at 02:24 AM. A Sutak period, a time of spiritual significance, will be observed from 02:50 PM on October 28 to 02:24 AM the next day. It is advisable for people to be cautious during this time due to the traditional belief that the combination of Saturn and Moon is unfavorable. Key Points
Economic Times'Like a child': Chandrayaan 3 mission's video shows Pragyan rover searching path
ISRO shares new video from Chandrayaan 3 mission showing Pragyan rover navigating lunar terrain, as captured by Vikram lander. Watch here. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesChandrayaan-3: ISRO releases first visuals of Pragyan Rover rolling out of Vikram Lander
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a video where the Pragyan rover can be seen rolling out of the Vikram Lander to the lunar surface. The visuals were captured by the Lander Imager camera. On August 24, ISRO confirmed that the rover placed with the craft had rolled out onto the lunar surface, the visuals of which were released today. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3: Rover mobility operations have commenced; lander module payloads turned on
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has provided an update on the activities of the Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan on the lunar surface. The Lander Module payloads, including ILSA, RAMBHA, and ChaSTE, have been turned on, while the SHAPE payload on the Propulsion Module was turned on earlier. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia on moon: Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram and rover Pragyan to embark on 14 days long ops with 5 payloads
India's lunar satellite Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's South pole. The Lander, Vikram, landed safely thanks to its algorithm and instruments. The next steps for the mission include conducting experiments on the lunar surface over the next two weeks. Key Points
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India's Moonshot Successful: Chandrayaan-3 successfully makes soft landing on Moon
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon on August 23, 2023, making India the fourth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing. The mission comes after an unsuccessful attempt in 2019 and shortly after Russia's own failed Moon mission. The spacecraft will now deploy a rover to explore the lunar south pole and gather data on the Moon's surface. The successful mission is a significant achievement for India and will have positive impacts on the country's economy and technological development. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan 3: ISRO's landmark budget-friendly space odyssey poised for momentous lunar landing today
India is getting ready to try landing on the Moon again, this time with Chandrayaan-3. The last time India tried this in 2019, it didn't work, but this time things look better because of the pictures the lander sent back. India's space program is getting bigger and stronger, even though they don't spend as much money as some other countries. Key Points
Economic TimesData may open up ‘array of possibilities’
“Presence of water in the lunar south pole is confirmed. Chandrayaan-3 may shed light on the volume and extent of water that can be found on the moon. This can open up a whole range of possibilities,” Jayant Murthy, senior professor at the Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAll about Chandrayaan-3 & how to watch it live — whip out the popcorn at 5.20 pm tomorrow
Launched on 14 July, Chandrayaan-3 mission aims to put the Vikram lander softly at the lunar south pole. The process will start at approximately 5.45 pm IST Wednesday. Key Points
ThePrintRussia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon: How and why it happened
The Luna-25 was in a race with India's Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander module the only spacecraft in the race to touch down on the lunar surface. According to the Russian space agency, the lunar probe was to get into the landing orbit after a thrust for descend but due to deviation in its path, it entered into an undesignated orbit. Key Points
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Luna 25 crashes: Russian spacecraft collides onto Moon's surface, says Roscosmos
Luna 25 crashes: Russian lunar mission Luna 25 collided with lunar surface due to propulsion manoeuvre deviation. Loss confirmed. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia and Russia eye the lunar South Pole, but who’ll create history?
India's moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, and Russia's Luna-25 are both set to attempt a soft landing on the lunar south pole in the coming days. The two missions would not interfere with each other as they have different landing areas planned, according to the Russian Space Agency, ROSCOMS. Whichever country registers a successful landing would become the first country to do so. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3's Vikram lander undergoes first successful deboosting
India's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander underwent a crucial deboosting manoeuvre, positioning itself in an orbit where the closest point to the Moon is 30 km and the farthest point is 100 km. The lander has been through a series of orbital manoeuvres and its scheduled landing is on August 23. Chandrayaan-3 follows up on India's Chandrayaan-2 mission, which faced challenges during its soft landing on the lunar surface in 2019. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's Chandrayaan-3 Mission different from Russia's Luna-25, says ISRO scientist
Indian Chandrayaan-3 and Russian Luna-25 moon-landing missions racing to reach lunar south pole. Chandrayaan-3 to land on August 23, Luna-25 on August 21. Key Points
mintRussia's Luna-25 in a race with India's Chandrayaan-3 to be the first to reach moon's south pole
Russia is set to launch its first lunar mission since 1976 this week, with a Soyuz rocket carrying the 800 kg Luna-25 lander. The lander, expected to touch down in the region of the Moon's south pole, will aim to assess whether the area contains ice, which could facilitate future human habitation. The mission comes four weeks after India's Chandrayaan-3 was launched, also to the Moon's south pole. Key Points
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ISRO plans proper touchdown of 'Vikram' lander even if its sensors and engines fail, says Chief S Somanath
Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somanath, has stated that the Vikram lander of the country's latest lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, will still be able to land on the Moon's surface, even if two of its engines are not operational. Somanath stated that the sensors and instrumentation of the lander have been designed to handle failures, although he admitted that the key challenge will involve getting the lander to move from a horizontal position to a vertical stance, a process it failed to complete during the Chandrayaan-2 mission. Key Points
Economic TimesISRO shares FIRST pictures of Moon by Chandrayaan-3 as it enters lunar orbit. See here
Chandrayaan-3 has successfully entered the lunar orbit, ISRO shares first images of Moon. The next operation--reduction of orbit--will be done at 11 PM on Sunday, the ISRO said in a tweet. Key Points
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