PERMANENTLY SHADOWED REGION
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.
Fractional CMOs: The part-time pros helping startups build big brands without full-time hires
Indian startups are increasingly hiring fractional CMOs to navigate complex marketing landscapes without the commitment of a full-time executive. This trend, fueled by venture capital and pandemic-driven shifts, allows companies to access experienced leadership for strategic brand building and growth marketing.
Solar Eclipse 2025: When is the next celestial display? Date, time, visibility and best locations
"When is the next solar eclipse?" has become a trending question across social media platforms. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on parts of the Earth’s surface. This alignment blocks sunlight—partially or completely—depending on the observer’s location and the type of eclipse.
Here's how Iran could retaliate after US strikes on its nuclear program
The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with airstrikes on Iran may prompt Tehran to activate its full military and regional response capabilities. Iran could retaliate by targeting U.S. bases, allies, or the vital Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil flow. Other options include deploying allied militias or accelerating its nuclear program. Iran’s next move may decide the region’s fate.
Iran says hypersonic missiles fired at Israel as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'
Iran claimed early Wednesday to have fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the archfoes, hours after Donald Trump demanded the Islamic republic's "unconditional surrender". Back in Washington on Tuesday, Trump demanded the Islamic republic's "unconditional surrender".
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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.
Surya Grahan 2025 date and time: Will it be visible in India? Is Sutak Kaal applicable? Precautions for pregnant women
Surya Grahan 2025 in India date and time: A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, visible in regions including North America, Europe, and the Arctic. Though not visible in India, precautions such as using certified solar viewing glasses are advised globally. Highlighted safety measures include avoiding direct Sun viewing to prevent eye damage.
Why is China sending a six-legged flying robot to moon's south pole?
China's Chang’e-7 mission targets the Moon's south pole to search for water using a revolutionary flying robot. This advanced detector will explore previously inaccessible regions, such as shadowed craters, to analyze potential ice deposits. The mission supports China's goal of establishing a lunar research station and paves the way for human missions by 2030.
NASA's big breakthrough for Artemis III mission, when people will land on moon for the first time in over 5 decades
NASA Artemis III mission: Space agency NASA has made a significant step towards Artemis III mission, the first crewed Moon landing in over 50 years. NASA has identified an updated set of nine potential landing regions near the lunar South Pole for its Artemis III mission, it said in a release. These regions contain diverse geological characteristics and offer flexibility for mission availability, NASA said.
Solar Eclipse 2024: Time, rituals, dos and don'ts, and will Surya Grahan be visible in India?
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will occur on October 2, 2024, visible in South America but not in India, with the eclipse beginning at 9:12 PM and ending at 3:17 AM IST. Viewers are advised to use proper eye protection to avoid permanent eye damage.
Exploring the moon's south pole: A quest for ice
Chandrayaan-3's landing site is in the moon's south polar region at about 70 degrees south latitude, or about 370 miles from the south pole. That latitude is about as far south as the edge of Antarctica is on Earth. The landing site lies on a plateau south of the Manzinus crater and to the west of the Boguslawsky crater. That is roughly in the same neighborhood as where India's Chandrayaan-2 mission crashed in 2019, and where Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft, which crashed Saturday, was to set down.
ISRO's next Moon mission in collaboration with Japanese space agency gathers steam
ISRO and Japan's JAXA are partnering for the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), which aims to explore the lunar polar region for potential sustainable activities and water-ice resources. The mission will involve a rover developed by JAXA and a lander developed by ISRO, along with instruments from NASA and ESA. The LUPEX mission is scheduled for launch in 2025 and will include instruments proposed by India's Physical Research Laboratory to measure the lunar surface and subsurface.
Chandrayaan-3's mission to lunar south pole: Expert explains Moon's many mysteries
As India prepares for its Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, an expert discusses the Moon's geological history, the significance of its south pole, and the presence of water and ice. The Moon is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old, formed from a collision between a Mars-sized celestial body and Earth. Objects on the Moon weigh significantly less due to its weaker gravitational pull, approximately one-sixth of Earth's.
To study Moon from its surface, Earth from orbit
Chandrayaan-3, India’s third Moon mission, has an added ‘desi’ element to it. “Unlike Chandrayaan-2, when the landing was tracked through a Madrid (NASA-JPL) station, this time we will track the lander from our Isro Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (Istrac) station in Bengaluru,” said a senior scientist. “As per calculations now, Vikram should land on Moon at 5. 47pm on August 23; it may change due to variations in mission profile. ”
ISRO plans to return to Mars, explore dark side of moon with Japan
Anil Bhardwaj said it was in talks with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for sending a lunar rover to explore the permanent shadow region of the moon.
Moon may hold frozen water in more places than suspected, suggests data from NASA's Sofia
While previous observations have indicated millions of tons of ice in the permanently shadowed craters of the moon's poles, a pair of studies in the journal Nature Astronomy take the availability of lunar surface water to a new level.
NASA finds no trace of India's Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander in latest pics by Moon orbiter
"The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter imaged the area of the targeted Chandrayaan-2 Vikram landing site on October 14, but did not observe any evidence of the lander," Noah Edward Petro, the Project Scientist for the LRO mission, told PTI.
Vikram had hard landing, NASA releases high-resolution images of Chandrayaan 2 landing site
However, the precise location of the spacecraft in the lunar highlands is yet to be determined, NASA said.
ISRO panel to look into Vikram loss
Space agency’s attempts to communicate with the lander have been futile till date
NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's Moon landing site: Report
LRO deputy project scientist John Keller shared a NASA statement confirming that the orbiter's camera captured the images.
Chandrayaan-2 orbiter will map regions of the moon that have never seen sunlight: ISRO
we (also) have a very high-resolution camera with a large spectral range, says AS Kiran Kumar.
Substantive issues with Naga peace talks resolved: Governor
Ravi, who was sworn in as governor this month, emphasised the need to work out the best, most honourable and dignified solution for the Naga people.
Water bounty may await India's Moon-bound Chandrayaan-2 mission
This is precisely why NASA says it wants to send astronauts there in 2024 as part of its Artemis programme.
Investment limit hike for EB-5 investors visa not likely till December, says US official
EB-5 investor visa programme allocates up to 10,000 visas annually to foreign nationals, with a per country cap of seven per cent.
Hot Mercury could harbour more ice than previously thought
New York, Sep 20 (IANS) There could be much more ice on Mercury's surface than previously thought, suggests new research adding to previous findings that some of its craters permanently shadowed from the Sun's blistering rays could have frozen water.
Solar storms trigger sparks, melt soil on Moon: NASA
This alteration may become evident when analysing future samples from these regions that could hold the key to understanding the history of the Moon and solar system.
Mahatma Gandhi university to have permanent memoriam for APJ Abdul Kalam
Mahatma Gandhi University here today decided to name its upcoming Rs 28.5 crore convergence academia complex after late former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who passed away last week.
NASA's 'robotic eel' to explore Jupiter's moon Europa
NASA is developing a 'robotic eel' that could explore the icy water of Jupiter's moon Europa and power itself with energy derived from local magnetic fields.
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