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Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on Moon’s South Pole
- ISRO successfully lands Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander on the Moon's unexplored South Pole, a historic achievement marking India as the first nation to do so.
- The mission demonstrates India's progress in space technology, requiring meticulous planning, advanced engineering, and unwavering determination.
- Implications include scientific insights and resource exploration, unlocking mysteries of the Moon's history, and setting new possibilities for sustained lunar presence.
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Chandrayaan-3 landing: When and where to watch live streaming online
- Chandrayaan-3 set to land on the moon's surface on August 23, with global attention due to Russia's failed mission.
- Livestreaming of the descent starts at 5:20 pm (IST), available on ISRO's website, YouTube, Facebook, and DD National TV.
- Mission's lander named after Vikram Sarabhai; aims include soft landing, rover movement, and in-situ experiments.
- Launched from Sriharikota, Vikram lander separated successfully, underwent key maneuvers before descending.
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Space tourists will probably have s*x up there, but they shouldn't get pregnant, researchers warn
- Virgin Galactic, led by Branson, is launching its first space tourists with plans for monthly flights. SpaceX and others are also advancing space tourism and lunar missions.
- The potential for sexual activities in space raises concerns due to unknown effects of background radiation on conception and pregnancy.
- Lack of research on reproduction in space leaves uncertainties, with rodents showing potential issues from microgravity and radiation.
- Researchers propose that spaceflight companies discuss risks of sexual activities and require medical counseling or waivers for customers, while initiatives like SpaceBorn United aim to study in vitro fertilization (IVF) in space for potential future settlements on other planets.
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Chandrayaan-3 completes final earth orbit-raising manoeuvre
- Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft completed its fifth and final Earth-bound orbit-raising manoeuvre.
- The spacecraft is now preparing for lunar insertion and will shift to an Earth-to-Moon trajectory.
- The goal is to enter lunar orbit through the Moon's gravity, eventually leading to a soft landing on the lunar surface.
- The spacecraft is expected to attain an orbit of 127,609 km x 236 km, which will be confirmed after observations.
- The next firing, the TransLunar Injection (TLI), is scheduled for August 1, between 12 midnight and 1 am IST.
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India shoots for the moon with chandrayaan-3
- The mission will utilize the GSLV Mark 3 rocket, carrying the moon lander Vikram, and is expected to reach the moon's surface on August 23.
- The mission includes a lander, propulsion module, and rover, focusing on developing new inter-planetary technologies.
- Lessons learned from the previous mission have led to improvements in the design and software, reducing the number of engines on the lander and conducting rigorous testing.
- Chandrayaan-3 will target the moon's South Pole, where water molecules were discovered during India's first moon mission in 2008. The lander will release the rover Pragyan to conduct scientific experiments and analyse the lunar soil.
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How does Chandrayaan-3 differ from Chandrayaan-2?
- Chandrayaan-3 is the upcoming mission by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and will feature a lander and a rover, while Chandrayaan-2 included a lander, rover, and an orbiter.
- The lander of Chandrayaan-3 has undergone improvements based on the lessons learned from the Chandrayaan-2 mission. It features stronger legs and increased fuel capacity to enhance its stability and maneuverability during the landing process.
- In addition to its enhanced design, the Chandrayaan-3 lander is equipped with additional solar panels on its body to generate more power.
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'Bahubali Rocket', With 100% Success Rate, To Send Chandrayaan-3 To Moon
- India's upgraded 'Bahubali' rocket is poised to launch Chandrayaan-3, the country's third lunar mission, with the aim of achieving a soft landing on the moon's south pole.
- The 'Bahubali' rocket, renamed Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LM-3), weighs 642 tons and has a flawless success rate in its previous five flights.
- Chandrayaan-3 will carry a satellite weighing 3921 kilograms and seven scientific instruments, aiming to become the fourth country to successfully perform a soft landing on the moon.
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Starlink applies to In-Space; seeks to get clearance for setting up Earth stations: Report
- SpaceX's Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, has applied to IN-SPACe for approval to establish Earth stations in India, as reported by The Economic Times.
- Last year, SpaceX also sought a license from the Indian government for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite services.
- The Home Ministry is currently conducting a security check as part of the licensing process for SpaceX's Starlink service in India.
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ISRO opted for a "Failure-Based Design" in Chandrayaan-3; here's why
- Chandrayaan-3 adopts a failure-based design approach after the issues faced by Chandrayaan-2.
- The design focuses on identifying potential failure scenarios and implementing measures to ensure a successful landing.
- The landing site has been expanded to a larger area, providing flexibility for landing in case of poor performance.
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Beyond the Stars: How AI revolutionizes space exploration
- Autonomous Robotics: AI enables space rovers to navigate and explore planets autonomously, avoiding obstacles and ensuring safety.
- Image Analysis and Data Handling: AI automates the analysis of celestial images and handles large volumes of space mission data efficiently.
- Intelligent Navigation and Mapping: AI-based systems are developed to navigate and map extraterrestrial objects, utilizing trained models from mission data.
- Satellite Operations and Planetary Studies: AI algorithms optimize satellite operations, preventing collisions and improving orbital positioning. AI also helps detect geological features and study planetary ecosystems.
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SpaceX launches Indian startup Azista BST's maiden satellite
- SpaceX successfully launched the first satellite of Indian-German startup Azista BST Aerospace as part of its Transporter-8 mission. The satellite, named ABA First Runner, is a remote sensing satellite and weighs 80 kg.
- This mission marked a significant milestone for SpaceX, as it completed its 200th landing of an orbital class rocket. Landing rockets is a crucial aspect of SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, aimed at reducing the cost of space missions.
- The Transporter-8 mission also carried a total of 72 spacecraft, including CubeSats, MicroSats, and a re-entry capsule.
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Why China is drilling a 32,808-feet-deep hole into the earth's crust?
- Chinese scientists have begun drilling a 10,000-meter hole in the Earth's crust, aiming to create China's deepest borehole.
- The drilling project in Xinjiang will penetrate more than 10 continental rock layers, reaching the cretaceous system dating back 145 million years.
- President Xi Jinping has highlighted the importance of deep Earth exploration for identifying resources and assessing environmental risks.
- The current deepest man-made hole is the Russian Kola Superdeep Borehole, reaching 12,262 meters in 1989. China's project aims to push the boundaries of deep Earth exploration.
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Alien mock signal sent to Earth from Mars for the first time
- European Space Agency (ESA) sends a 'mock' signal from Mars using the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter as part of the 'A Sign in Space' project.
- The encoded message was flashed on May 24 and aims to prepare a response in the event of a signal from an extraterrestrial civilization.
- The public and experts worldwide are invited to decode and interpret the message, with contributions to be shared on the project's website and social media.
- The ESA spacecraft has been orbiting Mars since 2016, searching for evidence of biological or geological activity on the Red Planet.
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SpaceX launches crew of Saudi astronauts to International Space Station
- SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, successfully launched a chartered flight to the International Space Station (ISS) with four private astronauts on board.
- The crew includes Rayyanah Barnawi, a 33-year-old cancer researcher and Saudi Arabia's first woman to travel to space, along with a US businessman, retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, and a Saudi pilot.
- The astronauts will carry out more than 20 experiments during their time at the ISS, contributing to scientific research and advancements in space exploration.
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'I have spaceships': Elon Musk's tweet sparks funny memes and hilarious reactions
- Elon Musk's larger-than-life persona as CEO of Twitter continues to captivate as his recent tweet about spaceships sparks a wave of humorous and sarcastic responses online.
- Elon Musk's latest tweet proclaiming "I have spaceships" elicits a cascade of hilarious reactions and sarcastic comments from internet users.
- Since assuming the role of CEO at Twitter, Elon Musk's tweets have consistently garnered significant attention and placed him in the spotlight.
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