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Chandrayaan-3 | Not just sons of Tamil Nadu but State’s soil itself contributed to Moon mission

Tamil Nadu's soil has enabled ISRO to test and refine the ability of the lander module to soft land on the Moon for Chandrayaan-3 mission. Namakkal district has supplied 50 tonnes of soil to ISRO since 2012, similar to the lunar surface. Periyar University's Professor Anbazhagan said the soil was…

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India becomes first nation to land spacecraft on Moon’s south pole

India on Wednesday made history when its Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touched down on the Moon's south pole, thought to be a potential source for water and oxygen, days after Russia's mission failed.

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India's Chandrayaan-3 probe to attempt historic moon landing on Aug. 23: Watch it live

India's Chandrayaan-3 rover mission will try to land near the moon's south pole on Wednesday morning (Aug. 23), and you can watch the action live.

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ISRO may postpone soft landing on Moon to August 27 based on health of lander module: Official

ISRO may postpone Chandrayaan-3 landing on Moon to August 27 if health parameters of lander module are abnormal. Scientists focus on reducing speed of spacecraft above lunar surface

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What time will India's Chandrayaan-3 probe land on the moon on Aug. 23? Here's how to watch live.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission is poised to place a lander and a rover on the moon, and you can watch the historic broadcast live for free.

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#Chandrayaan-3: ISRO claims "Smooth Sailing" as Vikram lander gets closer to the Moon

After Russia's Luna-25 mission failed, all eyes are on India as its Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the moon on August 23, 2023 (Wednesday), around 18:04 IST. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What next for ISRO after Chandrayaan-3 mission?

ISRO has a packed schedule following the Chandrayaan-3 Lander landing, incl. Aditya-L1, INSAT-3DS, test vehicle mission for Gaganyaan, NISAR & two unmanned crew module missions. Aditya-L1 to study Sun, INSAT-3DS for climate observation, NISAR for mapping Earth's ecosystems & Gaganyaan to demonstrate human space flight.

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Chandrayaan-3 lander all set for touch down at 6.04 p.m. on August 23

On August 22, ISRO posted on social media platform X: “The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing. The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy & excitement!”

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Chandrayaan-3: Havan performed at Varanasi's Kamakhya Temple for success of India’s third lunar mission

As the Chandrayaan-3 lander neared its destination, a 'havan' (religious ritual) was performed at Kamakhya Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for the success of India's third lunar mission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's Chandrayaan-3 images far side of the moon ahead of Aug. 23 landing try (photos)

India's Chandrayaan-3 probe has photographed the far side of the moon, testing out landing optics that will be put to use during an Aug. 23 touchdown try.

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Chandrayaan-3: India hopes to land a rover on the Moon for the first time

On Wednesday August 23, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission Chandrayaan-3 will deploy its lander and rover to the surface of the Moon.

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Chandrayaan-3 landing to be live-streamed on big screen at KSSTM

Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, in association with ISRO, will host a live-stream of Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing on Wednesday. Public can watch the event on a big screen from 5-10pm. Three selfie points will be set up and speakers including Higher Education Minister R. Bindu and MLA V.K. Prasanth…

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“Will watch it with my boys, proud moment for all Indians”: Kareena excited about Chandrayaan-3’s landing on moon

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has expressed excitement at India's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission which is set to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite news:

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'Welcome, buddy!': Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module establishes contact with Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter

ISRO: Establishes two-way communication between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Module. MOX at Bengaluru's ISTRAC has more routes to reach LM.

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Nerves build as India moon mission prepares to make first successful south pole landing

Chandrayaan-3 moves into prelanding orbit amid failure of Russian mission

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Explained | What the fate of Luna 25 means for Russia

Luna 25 failed in its mission to soft-land near the moon’s south pole, due to a technical glitch. The mission was part of Russia's attempt to demonstrate its economy's resilience and to ensure access to the moon's surface. Despite speculation, the mission was not in a race with Chandrayaan 3.…

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Chandrayaan-3 | ISRO releases images of the far side area of the moon

ISRO releases images of Lunar far side area captured by LHDAC onboard Chandrayaan-3 Lander. Russia's Luna-25 mission also sent images of the dark side of the Moon. ISRO has released 3 videos of the Moon taken by Chandrayaan-3, incl. LPDC, LI Camera-1 & during Lunar Orbit Insertion.

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Chandrayaan-3 | How NASA, ESA will support ISRO during the Moon landing on August 23

NASA and the European Space Agency have been supporting ISRO to monitor the Chandrayaan-3’s health since its launch on July 14, 2023

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Congress announces reconstituted Working Committee; Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot new additions

The Hindu Evening Wrap on August 20, 2023

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Chandrayaan-3 landing date and time officially announced; Check details

Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the moon on August 23, 2023 (Wednesday), around 18:04 IST, the ISRO announced officially on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISRO one step away from landing on Moon as Lander Module completes second deboost operation

The Lander Module of India’s third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is set to touch down on the Moon on August 23 around 6.04 p.m. IST, said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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After second deboost, Chandrayaan-3 on glide path to Moon

ISRO successfully reduced orbit of Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module, internal checks underway. LM to touch down on Moon's surface August 23. Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.

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Morning Digest | ISRO successfully reduces Lander Module orbit bringing it closer to the moon; Centre imposes 40% duty on onion exports, to offload stocks, and more

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Chandrayaan-3: ISRO successfully reduces Lander Module orbit bringing it closer to moon

ISRO successfully reduced orbit of Chandrayaan-3 LM, internal checks underway. LM to touch down on Moon's surface Aug 23. Slingshot move sent spacecraft to Moon's vicinity. Mission objectives: soft land, rover roving, in-situ experiments.

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