Chandrayaan 3 Launch Live Updates: Celebrations at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Why is India going to the Moon?

For generations, the Moon has been a source of romantic fascination and scientific curiosity. From the story of its origin to the story of its evolution, the giant rock hanging in the darkness of the sky has survived millions of bombardments by other space rocks over the millennia. Read More

ISRO chief Sreedahara Somanath on Thursday has inaugurated new solid motor rocket facilities at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR). 5 key facilities for solid propellant mixing, casting, machining, etc. was opened in the 1st phase yesterday. 29 primary & 16 auxiliary facilities will be established overall to double the solid propellant processing capacity of ISRO.

Chandrayaan-3: Big boost to India’s moon mission

India is geared up for the launch of its third lunar mission, known as Chandrayaan-3 on Friday at 2.35 pm. The nation encountered a significant setback in its previous endeavor, Chandrayaan-2, when the Vikram lander crashed during its descent to the moon in July 2019. Nevertheless, India remains steadfast in its determination to achieve success in lunar exploration, and Chandrayaan-3 represents a notable stride towards that objective. As far only three nations, the United States, Russia and Chinahave been successful for landing a spacecraft on the moon. Read More

Students build critical motors for ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission

New Delhi: As the countdown for the launch of India's third mission to the moon -- Chandrayaan-3 -- progressed smoothly with millions of people waiting with bated breath, a team of students has built a critical motor for the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) indigenous spacecraft to the moon. Read More