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Commercial asteroid mining has a astronomical cost issue

The latest victory in space innovation should be lauded, but the profitability and expense of industry-driven scouting deservedly require circumspection

Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space; NASA's Frank Rubio sets US space record

What should have been a 180-day mission turned into a 371-day stay. Rubio spent more than two weeks longer in space than Mark Vande Hei, who held NASA’s previous endurance record for a single spaceflight.

Private universities gear up to make India win the space race

Realising the employment potential, various private universities have started revamping their aerospace curriculum through mandatory internships, partnerships with private firms, and overhauling electives for students.

Chandrayaan-3 rover comes across crater on lunar surface, commanded to retrace path

ISRO has said two of the three Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives have been achieved while the third — in-situ scientific experiments — are underway.

In Pics: ISRO to launch its solar mission Aditya-L1 on September 2

The spacecraft carries seven payloads that use electromagnetic particle and magnetic field detectors to study the photosphere, chromosphere, and outermost layers of the Sun (the corona)

Chandrayaan-3 sends images of Moon after lunar landing: See pics

Vikram Lander sends first image of Moon after successful landing.

Chandrayaan-3: What happens to the propulsion module?

While the module remains in the Moon's orbit, it will begin a series of investigations on the Earth's atmosphere.

Chandrayaan-3: What will the payloads study on the moon?

Once the Vikram lander has successfully transferred the Pragyan rover to the surface, the scientific payloads will kick into action.

Chandrayaan-3: Here's what Pragyan rover will do next

Its primary objective is to study the geology of the Moon, which will provide insight into the composition of Earth's satellite.

Chandrayaan-3: Here's what all lunar lander Vikram will do next after successful soft-landing

Vikram has a mission life of one Lunar day, equivalent to 14 Earth days.

Chandrayaan-3: European Space Agency tracking lander module from three ground stations, says official

European Space Agency Service Manager and Liaison Officer to ISRO Ramesh Chellathurai said the ESA has been providing support to the Chandrayaan-3 mission since the pandemic.

Lunar south pole: Why nations are vying to plant their flags on the dark side of the moon

Untouched by sunlight for billions of years, the craters at the moon’s south pole offer an undisturbed record of the solar system’s origins.

Chandrayaan-3: Know everything about the lunar mission

India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3 is expected to land on the Moon on August 23 at 6:04 PM after its launch in July. ISRO's Vikram Lander Module will then launch the Pragyan rover.

Chandrayaan-3: All you need to know about the Vikram lander

Learning from the failure of Chadrayaan-2 in 2019, ISRO chairman S Somnath said that the Vikram lander will be able to make a soft-landing on Moon's surface even if all of its sensors or two engines fail to work.

'Chandrayaan-3 Will Be A Grand Success...': Ex-ISRO Boss K Sivan On India's Historic Moon Mission

The Chandrayaan-3 mission by ISRO is set to make history with its much-anticipated lunar landing. Former ISRO director K Sivan shares insights into the space agency's innovative approach, drawing from Chandrayaan-2's lessons. Watch the video to know more!

'Welcome, buddy!' Chandrayaan-2 orbiter welcomes Chandrayaan-3's lander module

The Indian Space Research Organisation on August 21 said a two-way communication has been established between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander module

Luna-25: Russia's first lunar mission in nearly 50 years ends in crash

Communication with Luna-25 was severed at 2:57 pm (1157 GMT) on August 19, as Roscosmos revealed. Initial assessments suggest the lander met its end due to a lunar surface collision. An anomaly arose on August 20 during pre-landing orbit preparations.

Russia's Luna 25 spacecraft witnesses 'abnormal situation'

The spacecraft is scheduled to land on the south pole of the moon on August 21, racing to land on Earth’s satellite before the Chandrayaan 3.

Chandrayaan 3: Vikram Lander's role, key objectives before descent on Moon

Vikram lander and Pragyan rover underwent a successful separation from the spacecraft's propulsion module at around 1:15 pm on August 17, ISRO informed via a post on microblogging platform X, formerly Twitter

Roadmap to lunar success: Chandrayaan-3 is key to India's long-term space exploration

Chandrayaan-3 stands as a testament to India's resolute pursuit to understand the universe. As the three satellites take their positions around the Moon, they herald a new phase in India's space odyssey, igniting hopes for fresh discoveries and insights into the lunar realm.