INDIA: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for two back-to-back missions in July 2023. The missions, Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1, are set to be historic feats in India’s space research sector.
Chandrayaan 3 will be India’s third moon mission, and it will have a lander and a rover just like its predecessor, Chandrayaan 2. To do chemical analysis, the lander will be set up at a soft spot on the moon’s surface. It is anticipated that the mission will take off in the first week of July 2023.
Meanwhile, Aditya L1 will be India’s first-ever mission to the sun. The spacecraft is planned to study the solar atmosphere and magnetic storms and their impact on Earth.
The spacecraft will be launched into a halo orbit around the L1 point between Earth and the Sun, providing it with a superb vantage point from which to make observations.
The total budget for the Aditya L1 mission is reported to be around Rs 378 crore, while the budget for the Chandrayaan 3 mission is estimated to be around Rs 615 crore.
ISRO’s previous moon missions have been successful, with Chandrayaan 1 launched in 2008 and Chandrayaan 2 in 2019. Sadly, a software error led to Chandrayaan 2’s lander making a disastrous crash landing on the moon’s surface.
With these two missions, ISRO is taking a big leap forward in space research. India’s space program has come a long way since its inception in the 1960s, with milestones like the successful Mars Orbiter Mission in 2014.
The scientific community and the general public alike are eagerly awaiting these missions. The successful execution of Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1 will be a significant achievement for ISRO and India’s space research.
The Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1 missions will also provide an excellent opportunity for young Indian scientists to showcase their talents. ISRO has been known for promoting and encouraging young talent in the field of space research, and these missions are no exception.
ISRO has always been committed to advancing India’s space programme and inspiring young scientists and researchers to take up challenging careers in space exploration.
The success of these missions will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration to future generations of Indian space enthusiasts and scientists.
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