Historical Events tagged with "chandrayaan"

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Space Exploration

Chandrayaan-3 Achieves India's First Moon Landing

August 23rd, 2023 1 years ago

The Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon, marking a significant milestone for India's space exploration efforts. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the lander named Vikram touched down near the lunar south pole region. This historic soft landing was aimed at enhancing the scientific understanding of the Moon's surface and its resources. The mission reflects India's growing capabilities in space technology and aims to contribute to global lunar exploration initiatives.

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Space Exploration

Chandrayaan-2 Launches to Explore the Moon

July 22nd, 2019 5 years ago

Chandrayaan-2, India's ambitious lunar exploration mission, was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a GSLV Mark III M1 rocket. The mission features an orbiter, a lander named Vikram, and a rover called Pragyan. It aims to explore the Moon's south pole region, a site of significant scientific interest. The primary goal of the mission is to enhance our understanding of the Moon's surface and environment, thus contributing to lunar science.

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India's Historic Launch of Chandrayaan-1

October 22nd, 2008 16 years ago

India successfully launched its first uncrewed lunar probe, Chandrayaan-1, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on October 22, 2008. The mission aimed to explore the Moon's surface and map its mineral composition. The spacecraft was launched aboard a PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket, marking a significant milestone for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Chandrayaan-1's most notable achievement was the discovery of water molecules in the lunar soil, which pointed to the possibility of sustainable lunar resources.

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