https://spacewatch.global/tag/chandrayaan-3/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:45:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/chandrayaan-3/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/spacewatchgl-opinion-chandrayaan-3-indias-foothold-on-the-moon/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55501 On Friday, 23rd August 2023, moments after confirming the successful soft landing of the Vikram lander with the words “we are on the Moon,” ISRO Chairman Somnath invited Indian Prime Minister Modi to speak. Unlike September 2019, during the unsuccessful Chandrayaan-2 lander mission, Modi was not in Bangalore but in South Africa, attending a BRICS meeting. This mission, a product of national political and financial commitment, attracted international acclaim.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-moon-is-a-harsh-success/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53970 There’s been no shortage of recent attempts at clarifying what the problems are with the definitions of success or failure for a Moon mission. Bearing in mind the pressure applied on CEOs, leadership, and crews of many a lunar-aiming venture business, and equally knowing perfectly well how challenging is to land on the Moon, it is nevertheless important for the insiders of the sector  to develop considerations worthy of lunar stakeholders as they sort out their concerns.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/spacewatchgl-geopolitics-japans-moon-landings-was-it-a-success/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:30:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53540 The JAXA SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) mission soft-landed on the Moon on the night of Friday 18 to Saturday 19 January 2024 Japan Standard Time. JAXA would eventually confirm a successful precision landing for SLIM a few hours later. SLIM landed, but had an “attitude problem,” its position preventing its solar cells from receiving proper illumination.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/space-cafe-black-ops-by-dr-emma-gatti-with-dr-namrata-goswami-ep-5-recap/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51400 The fifth episode of this special series of Space Cafe Black Ops with Dr. Namrata Goswami as resident guest is focused on India. This episode is part of a seven-series focused on the geopolitics of space. India: A Strategy of a Leading Power. The fifth episode of this special series of Space Café Black Ops with Dr. Namrata Goswami as a resident guest is focused on India. This episode is part of a seven-series focused on the geopolitics of space. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/register-today-for-the-next-space-cafe-black-ops-by-dr-emma-gatti-on-27-september-2023/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51212 In the upcoming fifth episode of our webinar series, "Black Ops," we delve into a pivotal discussion that promises to be nothing short of compelling. Under the spotlight, we welcome our esteemed guest speaker, Namrata Goswami, an independent scholar teaching and researching space policy, geopolitics and great power competition. Titled "India: A Strategy of a Leading Power," this episode promises an engaging exploration of India's evolving role on the global stage.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/russia-to-launch-moon-lander/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50459 Russia will launch its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday, in a race with India to the south pole of the moon, reports Reuters. The launch from the Vostochny cosmodrome, east of Moscow, will take place four weeks after India sent up its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander, due to touch down at the pole on the 23rd of August. The south pole is a key destination because scientists believe it may hold significant quantities of ice that could be used to extract fuel and oxygen, as well as drinking water. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/spacewatch-global-featured-in-bbc-news/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50051 SpaceWatch.Global scored its first BBC News appearance on Friday at 12:30 UK time, with editor in chief Dr. Emma Gatti being invited to comment on the potentially historical launch of Chandrayaan-3. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/isro-successfully-launches-chandrayaan-3-moon-mission/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50013 The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, today, July 14, 2023, from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. The payload launched aboard the Research Organization’s new heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM and is now on its way to the moon after getting to its precise orbit. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/isro-announces-launch-date-for-lunar-mission/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49855 The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that it will launch its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, on July 14, 2023, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Furthermore, the payload will launch aboard the Research Organization's new heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/isro-delays-gaganyaan-mission-until-at-least-2024/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41888 The Indian Space Reasearch Organisation (ISRO) said the launch of the country's first manned space flight, the Gaganyaan mission, cannot happen until at least 2024 as the agency wants to ensure that all safety systems are in place.  ISRO stated that tests were being conducted cautiously with regard to safety.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/02/india-to-launch-chandrayaan-3-lunar-lander-in-august/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38966 The Indian government announced its plans for launching its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander mission in August the year onboard of GSLV Mk 3, India's heaviest operational rocket. The mission will be the country’s second attempt to land a spacecraft on the surface of Earth’s satellite.]]>