Chandrayaan-2

Here's why Chandrayaan-2 was called off an hour before its launch

Issues with the cryogenic stage alarmed operators to call off of the mission an hour before its scheduled take-off.

Jul 16, 2019

Isro scrambles to meet July deadline for Chandrayaan 2 launch aboard GSLV MkIII

Will Chandrayaan-2 launch take place in 'one-minute window' of July 22?

After missing the optimal 10-minute window of July 15 Isro is eyeing one-minute windows that could recur daily for the rest of the month for the Chndrayaan-2 launch aboard GSLV MkIII.

Jul 16, 2019

ISRO hailed for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch on time

The Rs 978 crore Chandrayaan-2 mission is aimed to make India the fourth nation in the world to land and ride on the lunar surface.

Jul 15, 2019

ISRO calls off Chandrayan launch due to technical snag in the rocket

The launch was called off nearly one hour before the actual time of launch which was 2.51 a.m.

Jul 15, 2019

Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter hoisted to GSLV Mk-III nose cone

All you need to know about Chandrayaan-2, India's second moon mission

India's biggest launcher GSLV Mk-III will carry Chandrayaan-2 that includes a lunar lander and a rover to explore the dark side of the moon facing away from the earth for the first time.

Jul 12, 2019

What will India's Chandrayaan-2 find on dark side of moon? Aliens or a hidden lunar past?

India's 'Chandrayaan-2' will become the second ever lunar probe that will attempt to land on the dark side of the moon after China's Chang'e-4.

Jul 12, 2019

Will India have its own space station? Here's what ISRO chief K Sivan thinks

India's space station, which is an extension of Gaganyaan mission, aims to send an Indian crew to space in August 2022.

Jun 14, 2019

ISRO to launch GSAT-7A on December 19, satellite to boost capabilities of armed forces

The satellite will be carried by the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk II) rocket, which is set to lift off from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Dec 17, 2018

India's manned space flight ambition passes a vital test

Indian space agency ISRO's plans for a manned space flight gets a boost with GSLV Mk3 launch that placed GSAT-29 to a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).

Nov 15, 2018

British lawmakers criticise aid to India; call it 'sponsorship for Moon launch'

DFID says none of the aid is intended to be used by India for its space programme.

Sep 4, 2018

Here is why ISRO has to postpone Chandrayaan-2 mission once again

As per reports, the chairman of ISRO has stated that they are looking to launch Chandrayaan-2 on January 3, 2019

Aug 14, 2018

ISRO Chandrayaan-2: India's mission to Moon faces another delay- launch moved to 2019

India was all set to be the fourth country to land on the Moon, but this delay could mean Israel will it make there by 2019, before India.

Aug 5, 2018

Lunar portrait taken by ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst

ESA astronaut shares surreal picture of Earth's constant companion

ESA shared the image of the moon along with a post, which talks about how once again Earth's one and only natural satellite moon has become a focus for human exploration

Jul 5, 2018

Chandrayaan 2: India to embark on journey to moon in search of a trillion-dollar nuclear fuel?

According to experts, helium-3 is limited on Earth, however; it's so much abundant on the moon that theoretically, it'll be enough to sustain Earth's global energy demands for the next 250 years

Jun 27, 2018

ISRO's GSAT-11 ready for launch, but when will the 'heaviest communication satellite' take off?

The Indian Space Research Organisation's GSAT-11 was scheduled to be launched on May 26 from Kourou, a site in South America, but was recalled over doubts of possible glitches. The communication satellite was then thoroughly checked and is now found to be free of glitches.

Jun 18, 2018

ISRO completes tests on GSAT-11, glitch-free satellite may be launched soon

ISRO's GSAT-11 is a communication satellite, said to be the "heaviest satellite ever." Weighing about 5,725 kilograms, the GSAT-11 is likely to blast off from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. The cost of the mission has been pegged at around Rs 500 crore.

May 21, 2018

130 firemen fight major blaze at ISRO's facility: Quick facts

Firefighting personnel said that it was only after they reached the facility that they realized that the fire was a major one. Dr Tapan Misra, Director the SAC said that the police will investigate if there was foul play and sabotage involved in the mishap.

May 4, 2018

From Chandrayaan-2 to GSAT-7A, ISRO set for a busy launch season

The Indian Space Research Organization is set to launch five satellites -- GSAT-11, GSAT-29, GSAT-7A, Chandrayaan-2, and Risat-2A -- in the next few months. These satellites will reportedly help the forces secure the land and sea and aid them when it comes to guarding the country's borders.

Apr 23, 2018

Chandrayaan-2 worth $123 million, less than half of single space shuttle mission

India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 costs just $123 million, which is less than half of the $450 million a single space shuttle mission costs.

Apr 19, 2018

India's GSAT-6A satellite seems dead, but ISRO says losing contact 'common phenomenon'

After admitting that ISRO had lost contact with GSAT-6A, chief of the organization K Sivan said that this was a common phenomenon but this time the duration was longer.

Apr 2, 2018

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