Chandrayaan-3 is expected to land on the lunar surface around August 23 after completing a 40-day journey. On the other hand, Luna-25 is expected to land on the moon around August 21, two days ahead of Chandrayaan-3. However, both missions will attempt to land on the lunar south pole.

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Chandrayaan-3 is soon going to land on the moon. But it is not just a space mission. Chandrayaan-3's success will cemente India's cosmic rise in global space race.

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India's Chandraayan-3 spacecraft has completed the orbit circularisation and this manoeuvre marks a pivotal step towards the mission's ultimate goal of soft landing on moon on August 23. India is aiming to become the 4th nation to achieve this milestone.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-3, India's ambitious third Moon mission spacecraft, conducted another manoeuvre on Monday that placed it further closer to the lunar surface. According to the national space agency headquartered here, the spacecraft is now in a "near-circular orbit" around the moon.

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As India celebrates its 77th independence Day. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrates its 54th founding day. The ISRO has taken the dreams of Indians into space and the Indian flag to the moon and the Mars.

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ISRO is aiming to launch its 'Aditya-L1' spacecraft to study the different layers of the sun. The spacecraft will carry seven payloads. What will be the different objectives of the mission? Mohammed Saleh brings you a report.

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<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared an update on its next ambitious mission, Aditya-L1. It is India’s first space-based observatory to study the Sun. The mission is scheduled to launch on August 26 aboard a PSLV-XL launch vehicle.</p>

<p>ISRO has shared the first images of the Aditya-L1 satellite. The satellite was developed at the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru which has now arrived at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Aditya L1 is a planned coronagraph spacecraft to study the solar atmosphere, currently being designed and developed by the ISRO and various other Indian research institutes.</p>

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<p>It will be inserted in a halo orbit around the L1 point between the Earth and the Sun where it will study the solar atmosphere, solar magnetic storms and their impact on the environment around Earth.</p>

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<p>It will be a historic mission for the Indian space agency as it will be the first-ever dedicated mission to observe the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why the mission is named Aditya-L1?</strong></h2>

<p>The name of the mission is taken from the Sanskrit word ‘Aditya’ which means related to the Sun or God of the Sun. The L1 stands for Lagrange point 1 of the Sun-Earth system. The Aditya-L1’s spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around this Lagrange point 1 which is about 1.5 million km from the Earth.</p>

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<p>As per ISRO, “A satellite placed in the halo orbit around the L1 point has the major advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without any occultation/eclipses. This will provide a greater advantage of observing the solar activities and its effect on space weather in real-time.”</p>

<h2><strong>History of Aditya-L1</strong></h2>

<p>Aditya-L1 as a mission was conceptualised in January 2008 by the Advisory Committee for Space Research. It was initially envisaged as a small 400 kg, Low Earth Observation (LEO) satellite with a coronagraph to study the solar corona. An experimental budget of Rs 3 crore was allocated for the financial year 2016–2017.</p>

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<p>The scope of the mission has since been expanded and it is now planned to be a comprehensive solar and space environment observatory to be placed at the Lagrange point 1. As of July 2019, the mission has an allocated cost of ₹378.53 crore, excluding launch costs.</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar mission which was launched on July 14, is also scheduled to land on the lunar surface on August 23-24. Within a few days, the ISRO will also launch its maiden Sun mission Aditya-L1.</p>

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared an update on its next ambitious mission, Aditya-L1. It is India’s first space-based observatory to study the Sun.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared an update on its next ambitious mission, Aditya-L1. It is India’s first space-based observatory to study the Sun. The mission is scheduled to launch on August 26 aboard a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. ISRO has shared the first images of the Aditya-L1 satellite. The satellite was developed at the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru which has now arrived at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission: Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun ☀️, is getting ready for the launch. The satellite realised at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru has arrived at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. More pics… pic.twitter.com/JSJiOBSHp1 — ISRO (@isro) August 14, 2023 × Aditya-L1: India’s first-ever mission to study the Sun Aditya L1 is a planned coronagraph spacecraft to study the solar atmosphere, currently being designed and developed by the ISRO and various other Indian research institutes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ISRO (@isro.dos) × It will be inserted in a halo orbit around the L1 point between the Earth and the Sun where it will study the solar atmosphere, solar magnetic storms and their impact on the environment around Earth. Also Read | India's retail inflation projected to fall between 5.5% and 6.6% It will be a historic mission for the Indian space agency as it will be the first-ever dedicated mission to observe the Sun. Why the mission is named Aditya-L1? The name of the mission is taken from the Sanskrit word ‘Aditya’ which means related to the Sun or God of the Sun. The L1 stands for Lagrange point 1 of the Sun-Earth system. The Aditya-L1’s spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around this Lagrange point 1 which is about 1.5 million km from the Earth. Also Read | Indian Air Force airlifted 68,000 soldiers, 90 tanks to eastern Ladakh after Galwan clash As per ISRO, “A satellite placed in the halo orbit around the L1 point has the major advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without any occultation/eclipses. This will provide a greater advantage of observing the solar activities and its effect on space weather in real-time.” History of Aditya-L1 Aditya-L1 as a mission was conceptualised in January 2008 by the Advisory Committee for Space Research. It was initially envisaged as a small 400 kg, Low Earth Observation (LEO) satellite with a coronagraph to study the solar corona. An experimental budget of Rs 3 crore was allocated for the financial year 2016–2017. Also Read | Himachal Pradesh: Solan cloudburst kills at least 7, state braces for more rains The scope of the mission has since been expanded and it is now planned to be a comprehensive solar and space environment observatory to be placed at the Lagrange point 1. As of July 2019, the mission has an allocated cost of ₹378.53 crore, excluding launch costs. Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar mission which was launched on July 14, is also scheduled to land on the lunar surface on August 23-24. Within a few days, the ISRO will also launch its maiden Sun mission Aditya-L1. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ISRO shares first images of Aditya-L1 satellite ahead of India's first-ever mission to study the Sun

Beautiful photos of the earth and moon taken by Chandrayaan 3's cameras have been released by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The moon's image was captured by Chandrayaan 3's Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera (LHVC) a day after the Lunar Orbit Insertion on August 6, according to a tweet from the space agency. The image of the earth was taken by the spacecraft's Lander Imager (LI) camera on the day of its launch on July 14, 2023.

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A Race to the moon is going on. Russia and India are aiming for a lunar soft-landing. Spacecraft of both nations are inching towards the moon. But, who will win the race?

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<p>With an Indian-built satellite GSAT-24 having formally commenced its operations, from around 36,500 km&nbsp;above the earth's surface, subscribers of India's Tata Play DTH Service would have the option to view 300 more television channels.</p>

<p>Prior to the operationalisation of GSAT-24, Tata Play&nbsp;(formerly Tata Sky) was able to broadcast only 600 channels, and that number would now increase to 900 channels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chairman and Managing Director, NSIL, D. Radhakrishnan said, “GSAT-24 has been the first Demand Driven communication satellite mission undertaken by NSIL post space sector reforms. The GSAT-24 satellite is ready to usher in a new era of satellite television for India".</p>

<p>Built by ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, the GSAT-24 satellite is the first demand-driven mission of NewSpace India Limited(NSIL), which is ISRO's commercial arm.</p>

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<p>GSAT-24 is a 24-Ku band communication satellite, meant to cater to the requirement of Tata Play’s DTH application needs. NSIL, incorporated in March 2019, is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Indian Government's Department of Space (DOS). The entire satellite capacity on-board GSAT-24 is leased to its committed customer Tata Play.</p>

<p>ISRO Chairman, Dr. S. Somanath said, “GSAT-24, a 4-tonne class communication satellite built by ISRO for providing DTH services, is fully operational at its maximum satellite capacity, following exhaustive in-orbit testing. This momentous achievement signifies a revolution in India’s telecommunications space, driven by cutting-edge indigenous technology. It serves as a tribute to our nation’s aerospace prowess and heralds India’s successful entry into the Demand Driven Mission segment.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3 now within moon's gravitational orbit&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>According to Tata Play, the increased bandwidth, after the inclusion of GSAT-24, will enable the DTH service to provide its users with an even sharper picture and sound quality, and an ability to carry 50 per cent more channels while becoming the largest satellite bandwidth provider among all DTH platforms.</p>

<p>Tata Play’s MD &amp; CEO Shri Harit Nagpal said, “Viewing experience has been Tata Play’s key priority. This collaboration with NSIL will provide our DTH subscribers with an even better video and audio quality and many more channels and services. It also strengthens our commitment to Linear TV in a country where approximately 140million homes are yet to buy their first TV”.</p>

<p>The GSAT-24 satellite was launched into orbit using a European Ariane-V rocket from their European Space Agency's Kourou Spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite was launched into orbit successfully on June 22nd, 2022.</p>

<p>After getting placed in orbit last mid-2022, various processes and technical assessments including on-orbit testing were carried out prior to operationalizing the satellite for broadcast operations. Meanwhile, the ground stations of Tata Play, that are meant to communicate with the satellite also were set up.&nbsp;</p>

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With an Indian-built satellite GSAT-24 having formally commenced its operations, from around 36,500 km above the earth's surface, subscribers of India's Tata Play DTH Service would have the option to view 300 more television channels.

With an Indian-built satellite GSAT-24 having formally commenced its operations, from around 36,500 km above the earth's surface, subscribers of India's Tata Play DTH Service would have the option to view 300 more television channels. Prior to the operationalisation of GSAT-24, Tata Play (formerly Tata Sky) was able to broadcast only 600 channels, and that number would now increase to 900 channels. Chairman and Managing Director, NSIL, D. Radhakrishnan said, “GSAT-24 has been the first Demand Driven communication satellite mission undertaken by NSIL post space sector reforms. The GSAT-24 satellite is ready to usher in a new era of satellite television for India". Built by ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, the GSAT-24 satellite is the first demand-driven mission of NewSpace India Limited(NSIL), which is ISRO's commercial arm. Also read: `If everything fails...`: ISRO chief`s BIG comment on Chandrayaan-3 landing on August 23 GSAT-24 is a 24-Ku band communication satellite, meant to cater to the requirement of Tata Play’s DTH application needs. NSIL, incorporated in March 2019, is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Indian Government's Department of Space (DOS). The entire satellite capacity on-board GSAT-24 is leased to its committed customer Tata Play. ISRO Chairman, Dr. S. Somanath said, “GSAT-24, a 4-tonne class communication satellite built by ISRO for providing DTH services, is fully operational at its maximum satellite capacity, following exhaustive in-orbit testing. This momentous achievement signifies a revolution in India’s telecommunications space, driven by cutting-edge indigenous technology. It serves as a tribute to our nation’s aerospace prowess and heralds India’s successful entry into the Demand Driven Mission segment.” Also read: Chandrayaan-3 now within moon's gravitational orbit × According to Tata Play, the increased bandwidth, after the inclusion of GSAT-24, will enable the DTH service to provide its users with an even sharper picture and sound quality, and an ability to carry 50 per cent more channels while becoming the largest satellite bandwidth provider among all DTH platforms. Tata Play’s MD & CEO Shri Harit Nagpal said, “Viewing experience has been Tata Play’s key priority. This collaboration with NSIL will provide our DTH subscribers with an even better video and audio quality and many more channels and services. It also strengthens our commitment to Linear TV in a country where approximately 140million homes are yet to buy their first TV”. The GSAT-24 satellite was launched into orbit using a European Ariane-V rocket from their European Space Agency's Kourou Spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite was launched into orbit successfully on June 22nd, 2022. After getting placed in orbit last mid-2022, various processes and technical assessments including on-orbit testing were carried out prior to operationalizing the satellite for broadcast operations. Meanwhile, the ground stations of Tata Play, that are meant to communicate with the satellite also were set up. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

ISRO-built satellite to bring 300 more channels on Tata Play; include Andamans, Northeast in coverage

The lunar orbit of Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully entered. According to ISRO, the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) directed a retro-burning towards the Perilune. The spacecraft's closest approach to the moon is at Perilune.

Chandrayaan-3 moon landing on this date

Chandrayaan-3 now within moon's gravitational orbit | India | ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 is all set for lunar landing. The landing site has been changed. As ISRO pins hope on lessons from failure. ISRO has moved the landing site slightly from the previous location of Chandryaan-2.

Chandrayaan-3: What made ISRO change the landing site when compared to Chandrayaan-2?

All eyes are on India's third lunar space mission. The Moon is not far as India's lunar mission is on track a day after Chandrayaan-3 successfully entered the moon's orbit the next stage is the reduction of the orbit which is scheduled to happen on Sunday at around 11 pm according to India's Standard Time.

Chandrayaan-3: First images of moon as captured by Chandrayaan-3 during lunar orbit

Chandrayaan-3: Moon mission now in orbit reduction stage

The Moon is not far as India's lunar mission is on track as Chandrayaan-3 has successfully entered into the moon's orbit. The spacecraft has already covered a distance of nearly about three lakh kilometres between the Earth and the Moon. Now the Indian Space Research Organisation has confirmed that the spacecraft's lunar orbit injection took place at about 7 PM this evening.

Chandrayaan-3 is steadily heading towards the moon

Chandrayaan-3 is all set to explore the lunar surface. Other missions are in the queue as well.

Chandrayaan-3: Which other upcoming space missions will explore the moon's surface after ISRO?

The mystery has been solved! A mysterious object washed up on an Australian beach. It has been identified as debris from an Indian rocket. The Australian Space Agency issued a statement about the cylindrical metal debris.

Mystery behind space debris found on Australian beach finally solved!

Chandryaan-3 is heading towards Moon. After covering the orbital path around Earth. The spacecraft entered the Moon's orbit.

Chandrayaan-3: The mission objectives of lander Vikram, rover Pragyan on the Moon

Moon is the next stop for Chandrayaan-3. After more than two weeks of revolving around Earth. Completing five orbit-raising manoeuvres. Chandrayaan-3 is heading towards moon.

Chandrayaan-3: What's next after successful TransLunar Injection?

After a 25-minute mission, ISRO has successfully completed its second launch mission this month, placing seven Singaporean polar satellites in orbit with its PSLV launcher this morning. The mission's primary satellite, the DSSAR satellite, has also been separated and placed in its intended orbit.

India: ISRO successfully launches Singapore's earth-observing satellite

ISRO has successfully carried out its second launch mission this month: Seven Singaporean polar satellites have been successfully placed in orbit.

ISRO successfully launches Singapore's earth observing satellite

India just took one step more towards its dream of sending humans to space. The gaganyaan mission, literally meaning space journey, recently conducted a successful engine test.

ISRO tests engine of Gaganyaan spacecraft that will carry Indian astronauts to space

Chandrayaan-3 is heading steadily towards the moon. The spacecraft reached its highest intended orbit around the Earth. Where it will remain for another few days before embarking on its journey towards the Moon. ISRO successfully completed the fifth & final orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Chandrayaan-3: What is TransLunar Injection (TLI) as ISRO performs final orbit-raising manoeuvre?

It is one of India's most ambitious space missions the race to land on the moon on Friday India is set to make history by joining the elite space Club of Nations to land on the lunar surface.

India's Chandrayaan-3 to perform in-situ analysis of moon

Chandrayaan-3 : Where is it now? All you need to know | Latest News | WION

Aditya-L1 is India's first mission to study the Sun. The ambitious mission is tentatively scheduled for August 26, as per reports. It will be launched using the PSLV rocket from Sriharikota's Sathish Dhawan Space Centre.

All about ISRO's Aditya L1 mission to the Sun

Chandryaan-3 is on its way to the Moon. All eyes are set on its soft-landing on lunar surface. India is all set to revisit the moon after four years. India is attempting what only by far three nations have accomplished. ISRO is once again attempting soft-landing on the moo

Chandrayaan-3: What makes soft-land on the moon such a difficult task?

India's third lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan 3 is on its way to the moon. The craft is working in a healthy manner and the Indian Space Research Organization is taking regular steps to stir the spacecraft further away from Earth and towards the moon.

Chandrayaan-3: India's low-cost moon mission puts India among moon pioneers

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