Chandrayaan: News
The Chandrayaan program, called the Indian Lunar Exploration Program, is an ongoing series of missions overseen by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The name of the program is derived from Sanskrit and translates to moon craft. The first phase of the mission was announced on India's Independence Day (August 15) in 2003 by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Launched on October 22 2008 aboard a PSLV rocket, the mission was a huge success for ISRO as the Moon Impact Probe discovered water on the moon. The second phase of the mission involved sending our Russian-built soft lander and rover to the moon. The second phase was announced on September 18, 2008, by the first Manmohan Singh cabinet. Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, 2019, strapped to a GSLV Mk3 rocket. The spacecraft was successfully injected into orbit but the lander was lost while attempting to land in September. The arbiter remains operational and is expected to function for another eight years. The third phase of the mission has prioritized re-attempting a demonstration of the landing capabilities. As of August 2021, Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to launch in the third quarter of 2022.
Union Cabinet approves ISRO's Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission, Indian space station
The Union Cabinet has given the green light to several ambitious projects by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
'Priye Moscowa...': PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Russia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Moscow, who greeted him with chants of "Modi, Modi."
Chandrayaan-1 data reveals electrons from Earth form water on Moon
It's been over a decade since Chandrayaan-1, the first mission in ISRO's Chandrayaan program, concluded its operations but the data collected by that expedition is still leading to interesting findings.
Check out major blunders by politicians after Chandrayaan-3's success
While the nation celebrated the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3, several Indian politicians made the headlines for their gaffes.
How Chandrayaan-3 differs from Chandrayaan-2
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is targeting to launch its ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission on Friday (July 14).
Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter reveals the Moon has abundance of sodium
For the first time, Chandrayaan-2's X-ray spectrometer has found an abundance of sodium on the Moon.
ISRO to launch Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-3 in 2023, says Modi government
Chandrayaan-3, India's next lunar mission, and Gaganyaan, the country's first astronaut program, are two of the most prestigious missions of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Chandrayaan-2 completes over 9,000 orbits around the Moon: ISRO
India's Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft has completed more than 9,000 orbits around the Moon, and imaging and scientific instruments onboard have been providing excellent data, officials said on Monday.
ISRO seeks proposals for analysis, utilization of Chandrayaan-2 orbiter data
The Indian Space Research Organization has come out with an "Announcement of Opportunity" (AO) seeking proposals toward scientific analysis and utilization of data from all experiments of Chandrayaan-2 orbiter.
Chandrayaan-3 approved; 4 astronauts identified for Gaganyaan: ISRO chief
Indian Space Research Organization chief K Sivan on Wednesday announced that the space agency's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has been approved by the Centre.
Chandrayaan-3 official! ISRO seeks Rs. 75 crore from Centre
Months after the Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Chandrayaan-2 moon mission, the space agency has sought Rs. 75 crore from the Centre for the next phase, Chandrayaan-3.
Chandrayaan-2 mission a huge step forward for India: US
A day after India's ambitious mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 failed to complete landing on the lunar surface, the United States has congratulated and supported India on its efforts.
This Tamil Nadu college supplied 3 components for Chandrayaan-2
It was a historic day as thousands tuned in to watch the Chandrayaan-2 landing on the moon live at 2 am on Saturday.
After Chandrayaan-2 goes off-script, Modi consoles emotional ISRO chief
India stayed up last night to witness history being scripted as Chandrayaan-2 mission neared climax.
Chandrayaan-2 will make India a global powerhouse: Former NASA astronaut
After traveling for nearly two months in space, Chandrayaan-2, India's second-ever mission to the Moon, is ready to set foot on its destination, tonight.