Chandrayaan 3 Mission

Why Chandrayaan-3’s success has put focus on New York Times’ ‘racist’ 2014 cartoon

As Chandrayaan-3 reached the Moon, an old New York Times cartoon that mocked India surfaced once again. Published in the newspaper in 2014 after India’s successful Mars mission, the cartoon received widespread backlash at the time

Chandrayaan-3: How India’s Moon mission will be a game-changer for the economy

The success of India’s Chandrayaan-3 goes beyond national pride. The Moon mission will open up a number of opportunities in the space tech sector, giving a boost to the country’s economy. Investor confidence will also see a rise and stocks of certain companies have already begun to see an uptick

Meet Dr Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, the 'Rocket Woman' behind Chandrayaan-3's historic Moon landing

While we celebrate Chandrayaan-3's historic Moon landing, unknown to many of us is the role of a woman behind it all. Dr Ritu Karidhal, aka the 'Rocket Woman of India', is one of only two women at the helm of the third lunar mission. She has been an integral part of space missions like Mangalyaan

Chandrayaan chronicles: India's remarkable lunar odyssey and giant leap for space exploration

In a challenging field like space research, there will inevitably be failures and successes and this is why a clear success like Chandrayaan-3 is akin to winning an Olympic medal

'Flag On Moon Or Moon On Flag': Internet takes cheeky potshots at Pakistan as India lands on lunar surface

In addition to the outpouring of commendations and heartfelt messages directed towards ISRO's dedicated scientists, social media platforms were inundated with an array of memes and amusing texts, all inspired by the triumph of this lunar endeavor

Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon: A much-needed guide to space lingo

‘India is on the Moon,’ declared ISRO chief S Somanath as Chandrayaan-3’s lander soft landed on the south pole of the lunar surface. But what is a soft landing and what is a lander? As India scripts history with its third lunar journey, let’s relearn what these terms stand for

Chandrayaan-3: What will the lander and rover do after landing on Moon?

India’s third Moon mission is all set to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface at 6:04 pm today. Once India achieves the feat, what will Chandrayaan-3’s lander and rover do on the Moon’s south pole? Let’s find out

Chandrayaan-3 and Dark Side of the Moon: Why race to the south pole is hotting up

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 is just hours from landing on the Moon's south pole, making India the first country to do so. The unexplored region, having a tough terrain and very low temperatures, hides many secrets including water

Chandrayaan-3: What changes has ISRO made to Vikram lander to ensure success?

ISRO has left no stone unturned to ensure Chandrayaan-3's success. Learning from the mistakes that occurred during the previous failed Moon mission, the team of scientists have made significant changes to the engine and design of the Vikram lander. It has also been ‘stress tested’ extensively

Chandrayaan-3: How Tamil Nadu's soil has played a crucial role in ISRO's Moon mission

If the lander module of Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Moon, Tamil Nadu will have even more reason to celebrate. Since 2012, the state has provided soil to ISRO for testing the capacity of the Chandrayaan mission, as the soil in that area is comparable to that of the lunar surface