Vikram lander observes temperature variation on lunar surface, records high of 70 degree Celsius
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The Tribune IndiaVikram lander observes temperature variation on lunar surface, records high of 70 degree Celsius
ISRO on Sunday released a graph of the temperature variation on the lunar surface and a senior scientist of the space agency expressed surprise over the high temperature recorded on the Moon. The national space agency said Chandra's surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) payload onboard Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander measured the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole to understand the thermal behaviour of the Moon's surface. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-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 TimesMicrosoft to announce new AI-powered features for Windows 11 soon, confirms surface and Windows event
Microsoft's upcoming digital event, New Era of Work, promises significant announcements including new AI-powered Windows 11 features, Microsoft Copilot developments, and updates on the surface lineup. The event is scheduled for March 21. Key Points
India TodayISRO 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
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'India is on the Moon': Lander's success moves nation to next space chapter
Chandrayaan-3 has been orbiting the moon since early August. On Wednesday, as the spacecraft approached the low point of the orbit, moving at more than 3,700 mph, a preprogrammed sequence of maneuvers commenced. The craft's four engines fired again at the start of what ISRO called the rough braking portion of the descent, its speed of fall accelerating. After 11.5 minutes, the lander was just over 4 1/2 miles above the surface and started rotating from a horizontal to a vertical position while continuing its descent. Key Points
Economic TimesInternational Moon Day: When Neil Armstrong averted disaster seconds before landing on Moon
Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, part of Nasa's Apollo 11 mission, made history by touching the lunar surface. They landed at a location they named Tranquility Base, marking a new era in space exploration. Key Points
India TodayChandrayaan-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 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 TimesISRO successfully performs orbit reduction manoeuvre, brings Chandrayaan-3 closer to moon
After this, de-orbiting manoeuvres will be carried out on the lander before the final descent on the moon. According to ISRO, it would attempt a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23. In over five moves in the three weeks since the launch on July 14, ISRO has been lifting the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into orbits farther and farther away from the earth. Key Points
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Two Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives achieved, in-situ scientific experiments on lunar surface underway: I
ISRO has announced that two out of the three objectives of the Chandrayaan-3 mission have been achieved, with the third objective of conducting in-situ scientific experiments currently underway. The agency also stated that all payloads of the mission are functioning normally. Earlier this week, India successfully landed the Lander Module on the lunar surface, becoming the fourth country to do so. Key Points
Economic TimesRise in ocean surface temperature have led to marine heatwaves globally: Report
As per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), the the average temperature at the ocean’s surface has been at 21.1C since the start of April – beating the previous high of 21C set in 2016. 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
Hindustan TimesChandrayaan-3: ISRO shares first observations from ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram lander
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday shared the first observations from the ChaSTE payload that is onboard Vikram Lander. ChaSTE (Chandra's surface Thermophysical Experiment) measures the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole, to understand the thermal behaviour of the moon's surface. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3 delivers debut scientific insights from moon's South Pole, says 'temperature variation could be...'
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission records higher temperatures on the Moon's surface than anticipated, providing groundbreaking data for scientific research. Due to the absence of an atmosphere, the lunar surface experiences extreme temperature fluctuations. Key Points
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Lunar south pole blows hot, cold: 60°C difference in 8 cm
Lunar south pole blows hot, cold: 60°C difference in 8... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaLunar south pole blows hot, cold: 60°C difference in 8 cm
Lunar south pole blows hot, cold: 60°C difference in 8... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaLunar south pole blows hot, cold: 60°C difference in 8 cm
Lunar south pole blows hot, cold: 60°C difference in 8... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThis Heat Is Shaking the Very Foundation of the Ocean Food Web
Yes, save the corals. But warming seas also imperil innumerable plankton, which power the oceanic ecosystem. Key Points
WIREDChandrayaan-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
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Chandrayaan-3 touchdown: Role Vikram’s 2 cameras will play to soft-land it on lunar south pole
Vikram will begin its powered descent on the moon’s surface at 5.45 pm and the entire process will take nearly half an hour. Key Points
ThePrintChandrayaan - 3: Why lunar touchdown offers real payoff for India
India will attempt a Moon landing this week, with its Chandrayaan-3 mission. This third mission from the Indian Space Research Organisation aims to become the first to conclusively discover evidence of water on the Moon, as well as explore the lunar south pole. However, as well as providing national pride for India, its space agency will be hoping a successful mission will have a real impact on the country's economy. Key Points
Economic TimesFirst private mission Hakuto-R to land on Moon with mini Emirati rover today
The flight controllers of Hakuto will direct the craft to descend from an altitude of about 100 kilometers above the surface of the moon today. The Hakuto-R lander is carrying UAE's Rashid rover to the Moon. Key Points
India TodayRussia'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
Economic TimesHappy Birthday Eugene Cernan: The last man to walk on the Moon
Cernan left a deeply personal mark on the moon. Before departing the lunar surface for the final time, he inscribed his daughter's initials on the Moon. Key Points
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Commercial 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 TimesCold day, clear skies in Delhi-NCR, strong surface winds likely for couple of days
Delhi-NCR experienced a cold morning today. However, no fog was witnessed over the national capital. The weather department has predicted strong surface winds of 20-30 kmph for a couple of days. Key Points
India TodayISRO chief S Somanath unfazed by Moon mission's apparent end
Despite the hopes of reestablishing contact with India's Moon rover, the country's space agency is satisfied with the mission's success. The rover, named Pragyan, explored the Moon's surface before being powered down for the lunar night. The Indian Space Research Agency had hoped to reactivate the rover, but so far, no signals have been received. India's space program has been steadily growing and has achieved milestones at a fraction of the cost of other space powers. Key Points
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