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Curious about what Chandrayaan-3 aims to do? All about its payloads & how they’ll help scientists

Chandrayaan-3 has seven payloads — four aboard Vikram lander, two on Pragyan rover, and one on the propulsion module.

Why are space agencies across the globe racing to the moon’s south pole

Attempted landings on the moon have failed before. Russia's Luna-25 craft had been scheduled to land on the south pole this week but spun out of control on approach and crashed.

ISRO says it’s all set for automatic landing sequence for Chandrayaan-3 mission

ISRO Chairman S Somanath had said the most critical part of the landing will be the process of reducing the velocity of the lander from 30 km height to the final landing.

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE: ‘Glad to be your partner’ — NASA tells ISRO after successful Moon mission

PM Modi spoke to ISRO Chief S Somanath and extended his congratulations following the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3.

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown: Role Vikram’s 2 cameras will play to soft-land it on lunar south pole

Vikram will begin its powered descent on the moon’s surface at 5.45 pm and the entire process will take nearly half an hour.

Researchers create new test chamber to find better ways to keep people cool

Washington DC , August 22 (ANI): A shipping container that can be used to test passive cooling systems could assist researchers and builders in...

Household production of fruits, vegetables makes population food secure: Study

England , August 22 (ANI):  According to a recent study from the University of Sheffield, household production of fruits and vegetables in gardens and...

Whale shark health dependent on habitat, nutrition, and right mix of microbes: Study

Washington DC , August 22 (ANI): Loss of habitat and human activities like fishing and shipping represent serious threats to species, but diseases caused by...

All about Chandrayaan-3 & how to watch it live — whip out the popcorn at 5.20 pm tomorrow

Launched on 14 July, Chandrayaan-3 mission aims to put the Vikram lander softly at the lunar south pole. The process will start at approximately 5.45 pm IST Wednesday.

India’s boom, Russia’s crunch — how money is shaping a new space race

The seemingly sudden competition to get to a previously unexplored region of the moon recalls the space race of the 1960s when the United States and the Soviet Union competed.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.