Chandrayaan-3 update: Vikram Lander completes final deboosting operation; all eyes on landing now
“The second and final deboosting operation has successfully reduced the LM orbit to 25 km x 134 km. The module would undergo internal checks and await the sun-rise at the designated landing site. The powered descent is expected to commence on August 23, 2023, around 1745 Hrs. IST," said ISRO. Key Points
Business TodayChandrayaan-3 successfully enters lunar orbit: ISRO
India's third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, has successfully been inserted into the lunar orbit, according to ISRO. The required maneuver was conducted at an ISRO facility in Bengaluru, with the next move - reduction of orbit - due to be done on 8 August. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Navy successfully carries out underwater test
The Indian Navy has succeeded in hitting an underwater target in a recent test of indigenously developed Heavy Weight Torpedo. This has been seen as a significant milestone for accurate delivery of ordnance to a target in the underwater domain. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon's prototype Kuiper satellites operate successfully
Amazon.com (AMZN.O) said on Thursday its two prototype satellites for its planned Kuiper internet network have been operating successfully, with the project on track to start mass production in the first half of 2024. Key Points
ReutersChandrayaan-3: ISRO successfully completes second deboosting, bringing module closer to moon
ISRO announced on Sunday that it has successfully reduced the orbit of the Chandrayaan-3 mission's Lander Module (LM), bringing it closer to the moon. The LM, comprising the lander 'Vikram' and rover 'Pragyan,' is set to touch down on the lunar surface on August 23. The LM will undergo internal checks before commencing the powered descent. Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. Key Points
Economic Times
Coating of GSLV Mark III was done at a factory of Sangli entrepreneur, says Ajit Pawar on Chandrayaan-3 mi
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said that the coating of the GSLV Mark III rocket for the Chandrayaan-3 mission was done by Dazzle Dynacoates Pvt Ltd at a factory owned by Sandeep Sole in Sangli, calling it a matter of pride for the state. ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 on board an LVM3-M4 rocket. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Navy successfully test-fires BrahMos missile
BrahMos missile flies at a speed of 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of sound. Key Points
The HinduISRO completes final test for Gaganyaan rocket engine that can carry humans to space
India's ISRO has human-rated its CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan missions. The engine powers the cryogenic stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle. Ground qualification tests assessed thrust, mixture ratio, and propellant tank pressure. The engine for the first unmanned mission has been successfully tested. Key Points
Economic TimesDRDO successfully concludes four flight trials of ABHYAS
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieves success with four flight trials of the high-speed expendable aerial target 'ABHYAS.' Conducted at Odisha's Integrated Test Range, the trials focused on key mission objectives, showcasing the effectiveness of the revised robust configuration with a single booster. ABHYAS, designed by DRDO's Aeronautical Development Establishment, serves as a cost-effective alternative for weapon system practice and holds export potential. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO for the achievement, emphasizing its significance in enhancing India's defence capabilities. Key Points
Economic TimesISRO's mission to Sun: Aditya L1 reaches its destination; what next? 10 points
Aditya-L1, India's first solar observatory satellite, has successfully reached its designated orbit at Lagrange Point 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO for this landmark achievement. Key Points
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Aditya-L1, ISRO'S first solar spacecraft enters Sun's final orbit
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major milestone as they successfully completed the last manoeuvre to position the Aditya-L1 spacecraft into its designated orbit. Aditya-L1 is India's first space-based observatory dedicated to studying the Sun. The spacecraft has now reached its final destination, a distance of approximately 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia to save Rs 1.28 lakh crore every year if more cargo moves by Rail: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishna
India's Railways Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that India could save Rs 1.28 lakh crore annually in diesel costs by 2031 if it successfully transports an additional 1,500 million tonnes of cargo via trains. He highlighted that another 3,000 million tonnes of additional cargo is expected to move in the country by 2031 at the current economic growth rate. Key Points
Economic TimesFormer Telangana CM KCR successfully undergoes hip replacement surgery after fall
The former CM has been shifted to the room after successfully completing the surgery and was recuperating, the bulletin said. He was receiving routine post operative care, including IV fluids, prophylactic antibiotics and pain medication. Key Points
Economic Times'Sense of pride, optimism about our national potential': PM Modi after flying on Tejas Fighter Jet
Following the sortie, Modi tweeted, 'Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential.' Key Points
FirstpostIndia’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft travels 9.2 lakh km, successfully escapes sphere of Earth’s influence
ISRO said on Saturday the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has travelled beyond a distance of 9.2 lakh km from Earth, successfully escaping the sphere of Earth’s influence. Key Points
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Chandrayaan-3 inserted into lunar orbit: ISRO
India’s ambitious third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, was successfully inserted into the lunar orbit on Saturday, the ISRO said. The required manoeuver was done from an ISRO facility here. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAgriculture dept distributes over 13,500 farm equipment
Officials said the farm equipment was distributed among farmers during a programme at the residential training centre ‘Matigantha’ in the district. 365 trainees have successfully completed the training programme at Matigantha till March 31, they added. Key Points
The Indian Express