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Digantara, Japanese startup join hands to create map of moon orbit
Digantara, which is creating a 'Google Map' for the low earth orbit that is buzzing with thousands of satellites, has joined hands with Japanese start-up ispace inc to establish a cislunar situational awareness and domain infrastructure.
PM Modi heads to China for SCO summit after sealing 13 key pacts with Japan
Prime Minister Modi concluded a productive two-day visit to Japan, marked by 13 key agreements and a commitment to deepen the India-Japan special strategic partnership. Japan pledged an investment of 10 trillion yen in India over the next decade, alongside pacts boosting defence ties and economic cooperation. Following this, Modi departed for China to attend the SCO summit in Tianjin.
Chandrayaan-5 Mission: India & Japan's big leap to the Moon; what they’ll discover, how it will launch, and every detail inside
India and Japan have formalised an agreement for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, also known as the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, to jointly explore the Moon’s south pole. ISRO and JAXA will collaborate to study volatile materials, particularly water, in the permanently shadowed regions.
India and Japan ink pact for Chandrayaan-5 to explore moon together
India and Japan formalize collaboration for Chandrayaan-5 mission. The mission focuses on lunar polar exploration. ISRO and JAXA will jointly explore the moon's south pole. JAXA's H3-24L launch vehicle will carry ISRO's lander and Japan's rover. The mission aims to study lunar water and other volatile materials. This partnership will enhance understanding of the lunar south pole.
India aims to establish its own space station by 2035: Anurag Singh Thakur
Anurag Singh Thakur announced India's ambitious space goals. India plans to have its own space station by 2035. The nation also aims for a crewed lunar landing by 2040. He highlighted India's progress in the space sector under Prime Minister Modi. The space economy is expected to grow significantly. India's space budget has also increased.
PM Modi sets target of five spacetech unicorns in five years, 50 rocket launches a year
On National Space Day, PM Modi challenged India’s spacetech startups to build five unicorns and scale up to 50 rocket launches annually, emphasising self-reliance in space tech and data. He urged deeper space exploration and the creation of an “Astronaut Pool,” assuring strong government support for next-generation space reforms and missions.
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India boosts space self-reliance with new indigenous integrated circuits for launch vehicles
ISRO, collaborating with MeitY's SCL, has developed indigenous ICs for launch vehicle avionics, reducing import dependence and costs. SCL Chandigarh has been building space processors, including the VIKRAM series. India's space sector is now open to private companies, with startups innovating in rocket launches, satellite technology, and Earth observation, driving India towards becoming a space powerhouse.
Engines of Independence: Why the heart of India’s fighter jets must beat at home
India's aerospace sector is striving for complete sovereignty by developing indigenous fighter jet engines. Godrej Enterprises Group, a key player, emphasizes the importance of mastering propulsion technology, drawing from their experience with ISRO and the Kaveri engine program. A pragmatic approach, focusing on incremental development and a hybrid model, is suggested to achieve this goal.
India has to triple its satellites in orbit in next three years: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that India must triple its satellites in orbit from 55 to meet growing demand within three years. By 2040, India aims to rival global space powers. ISRO plans 12 launches this year, including NISAR with NASA. A space station module will launch by 2028, with full completion by 2035, marking a shift toward commercial opportunities.
Multibagger or IBC - Part 13: This auto ancillary helps power Chandrayaan-3 and makes the ‘glue’ that holds cars together
This isn’t just a story of bolts and nuts. It’s the story of how a 1960s-era metal manufacturer is aligning itself with the future of mobility. The company has built a moat around the component it makes and commands 40–45% market share. It is now stepping into EVs, aerospace, and clean energy. A $250 million EV order, a ₹4,000 crore EV pipeline, and R&D expenditure signal its ready for the next cycle. With 30% exports, top OEM clients, and a major investment plan, this company seems to be making all the right moves.This series on auto ancillary companies works with the assumption that, from the whole set of auto ancillary companies, some multibagger stocks will emerge. And some companies in this space risk going bankrupt.
ISRO gearing up for space station, Gaganyaan, lunar missions: Chairman Narayanan
ISRO is aggressively pursuing its space ambitions, with plans to launch its own 50-tonne space station. The agency is also working on Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions, the latter in collaboration with Japan, and preparing for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, starting with an uncrewed test flight soon. ISRO currently operates 57 satellites providing crucial services to the public.
ISRO, Japanese space agency hold technical meet on Chandrayaan-5 mission
ISRO and JAXA convened for the third Technical Interface Meeting in Bengaluru to advance the Chandrayaan-5/LUPEX mission, a collaborative effort to explore lunar volatile materials. The mission, slated for launch on JAXA's H3-24L vehicle, will involve an ISRO-made lander and a Japanese rover to study the lunar South Pole.
Centre has given go ahead for Chadrayaan-5 mission to moon: ISRO chief Narayanan
The Indian Government has approved the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission, aiming for a lunar landing by 2040. ISRO plans to launch its own space station by 2035, showcasing India's progressing capabilities in space exploration, including missions to study the Sun and collaborative efforts with Japan for future lunar missions.
ETtech Explainer: what are the next lunar missions planned after Chandrayaan-3’s success?
Chandrayaan-3 had successfully landed near the lunar south pole and performed experiments using the instruments on its lander Vikram and rover Pragyan.
Viral video showcases kids' insights on ISRO's lunar missions
A viral video featuring an anchor discussing India's Chandrayaan missions with young school children has gained widespread attention. The video focuses on the concept of achieving a soft landing on the moon's surface and explores the reasons behind the unsuccessful attempts of Chandrayaan 1 and Chandrayaan 2. The conversation highlights the malfunction in the leg mechanism of Chandrayaan 1 and the communication disruption during Chandrayaan 2's landing. The video has received over a million views and sparked interest in scientific understanding.
Chandrayaan-3's Rover covers a distance of 8 meters on the Moon, says ISRO
"All planned Rover movements have been verified . The Rover has successfully traversed a distance of about 8 meters. Rover payloads LIBS and APXS are turned ON. All payloads on the propulsion module, lander module, and rover are performing nominally," ISRO said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Chandrayaan-3: Key things to know about India's historic Moon mission
More than national pride was on the line when Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft touched down on the surface of the Moon on Wednesday after its 41-day odyssey. Here’s a look at objectives of India’s Moon mission and the journey so far
India on Moon: Milestones in Chandrayaan-3's 41-day odyssey
India's space agency, ISRO, successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 on July 14, 2023. The satellite separated from the rocket and entered Earth's orbit 16 minutes after the lift-off. The soft landing is scheduled for August 23, 2023 and will make India the fourth country ever to accomplish this feat after the US, Russia and China.
ISRO scientist from Firozabad plays vital role in Chandrayaan 3 mission
Firozabad's Tikri village is basking in pride and joy as local resident Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, an accomplished ISRO scientist, assumes a crucial role in the upcoming Chandrayaan 3 mission.
Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to virtually witness attempted lunar landing in South Africa
According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Chandrayaan-3 is all set to create history by landing on the uncharted south pole of the moon. The attempted soft-landing has been scheduled at 18:04 hrs IST.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission captivates millions with informal social media updates
ISRO's social media channels adopted an informal tone to engage space enthusiasts during the Chandrayaan-3 mission. With phrases like "Welcome buddy!" and "Thanks for the ride, mate!" sprinkled among technical updates, ISRO's approach deviated from the norm. The posts garnered millions of views and formed a unique connection with the audience. The recent post hinted at the collective excitement within the scientific community at ISRO as the mission approached its scheduled landing.
Uttar Pradesh to live telecast 'Chandrayaan-3' landing in all state-run schools
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has announced that Chandrayaan-3 landing will be telecasted live in all government-run schools in the state. The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation, aims to achieve a safe and soft landing on the moon's surface and conduct scientific experiments.
ISRO shares stunning images of the moon and earth captured by the Chandrayaan 3 cameras
Chandrayaan-3 achieved lunar orbit on August 5 and is currently undergoing a series of manoeuvres to gradually reduce its orbit and position it over the lunar poles before landing on the South Pole region on August 23. The mission aims to demonstrate end-to-end capability for safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon as it undergoes another successful orbit reduction
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday said that Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has undergone another successful orbit reduction. This means the spacecraft has moved one step closer to the moon. The organisation took to X (formerly Twitter) account and said, "Even closer to the moon’s surface. Chandrayaan-3's orbit is reduced to 174 km x 1437 km following a manuevre performed today."
Chandrayaan-3 in "Normal health", heads for Moon after ISRO conducts key maneuver
An ISRO official told PTI that following the trans-lunar injection, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft escaped from orbiting the Earth and is now following a path that would take it to the vicinity of the moon. "Chandrayaan-3 completes its orbits around the Earth and heads towards the moon," the national space agency said, adding, "Next stop: the moon."
Success of Chandrayaan augurs well for entire humanity: PM Modi
The space agency has said the technically challenging soft landing on the lunar surface, which Chandrayaan-2 could not achieve, has been planned for 5.47 PM on August 23. In a tweet, the Bhutanese PM said, "I rejoice with @ISRO and PM @narendramodi for successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. Displays your vision and commitment to science and learning beyond horizon."
Here's everything you need to know before ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 launch on 13th July
Chandrayaan-3 serves as a follow up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which unfortunately experienced an unsuccessful landing on September 6, 2019. During Chandrayaan-2, the Vikram lander failed to achieve a soft landing, resulting in the mission's setback. The upcoming Chandrayaan-3 mission aims to rectify this setback and successfully execute a soft landing on the lunar surface. So far, only three countries—the United States, the erstwhile Soviet Union, and China—have achieved successful moon landings.
Chandrayaan-2 to dig deep for water or ice on Moon
With Nasa disclosing that its payload on board India’s Chandrayaan-1 orbiter has found “frozen water deposits in polar regions of the moon”, Isro’s Chandrayaan-2 mission.
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