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Nation Mission Chandrayaan-3 Mission Chandrayaan-3 Nation
A NEW CHAPTER Special help from Chandrayaan-1
IN INDIA'S SPACE n Until Chandrayaan-1, the Moon was considered
and Chandrayaan-2
EXPLORATION a completely dry, geologically inactive, and
uninhabitable celestial body. Now, it is seen as
&+$1'5$<$$1˨ a dynamic and geologically active celestial
segment with the presence of water and ice on its
in the future.
India became the fourth country to subsurface. There is also a possibility of living on it
reach the lunar surface in 2008, when n The data from the orbiter attached to
Chandrayaan-2 detected the presence of
it launched two robotic spacecraft chromium, manganese, and sodium through
into orbit around the moon, repeatedly remote sensing for the first time. �ey scientific
observing its surface. Then, in 2009, outcomes of Chandrayaan 2 include the first global
map of lunar sodium, advanced information on
the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft crater size distribution, clear detection of water-
discovered water on the moon. For the formed ice on the lunar surface with the IIRS
instrument, and much more. The mission has been
past four years, the Chandrayaan-2 published in about 50 publications.
mission's orbiter has been studying
continuously. The most recent Self-reliant Space Sector of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
successful flight of Chandrayaan-3
from Sriharikota on July 14 has written
a new chapter in our journey into n India is all set to launch the country's first n The Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) was set up to
human space mission, Gaganyaan, in 2024.
space. Chandrayaan-3 will script a new n 424 satellites were launched from 34 different promote private industries.
history by landing on South Pole of the Chandrayaan-3: Exploring the countries around the world. n About 120 space startups registered on the IN-
Mysteries of the Moon
moon. It will be first such mission. n Launched on July 14, 2023, at 2:35 p.m. n In the last five years� I��� has launched SPACe platform to promote private investment
177 foreign satellites from 19 countries in the space sector.
n Target landing at 5.47 p.m. on August 23.
commercially. It earned about $94 million in n An initiative of the Indian Space Association
foreign exchange. (ISpA) to make India self-reliant and a global
The cost is n Chandrayaan-3 is equipped
around with a lander, a rover, and a n Became the first country to enter the orbit of leader in space.
615 propulsion module. Mars in its very first attempt. n The Union Cabinet has approved the Indian
Space Policy 2023, which will encourage the
he �M� 3M4 rocket lifted off from the second crore 3,900 kilogrammes n �eforms in policies �ill e�pand space �ight participation of private companies. Determine
and allow private players access to ISRO's
is it's weight
Tlaunch pad of �atish �hawan �pace Centre rupees infrastructure and technology for industry. the roles and responsibilities of government
����C� �H��, �riharikota, at ��3� p.m. on �uly bodies.
14 and successfully injected Chandrayaan-3 into n Help to private companies through IN-SPACe, n India's PSLV has launched 36 satellites from
orbit. Chandrayaan-3 has begun its journey to the tireless dedication of our scientists. I appreciate New Space India Limited. both developed and developing countries.
Moon. The Indian �pace �esearch �rganisation their spirit and talent. �
�I���� said the condition of the spacecraft is Covering a distance of more than 3, 00,000 km,
completely normal. Hailing the dedication and it will reach the moon. The scientific instruments
efforts of the scientists, Prime Minister Modi on board Chandrayaan will study the lunar surface
said, �Chandrayaan-3 has written a new chapter and enhance our knowledge. Prime Minister Modi water molecules on the Moon. It was published in have successfully landed on the moon: the United
in India's space journey. It soars high, lifting said, �India's history in the space sector is very rich. more than ��� scienti�c publications worldwide.� �tates, the erstwhile �o�iet �nion, and �hina. �ith
the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. Chandrayaan-1 is considered a trailblazer in global This remarkable mission will further the hopes the landing on the moon, India will join
This landmark achievement is a testimony to the lunar missions as it has confirmed the presence of and dreams of our nation. Only three countries this esteemed group of lunar explorers.
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