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ISRO's Chandrayaan has a bit of Lucknow too
Leading this important mission is India's very own rocket woman, Ritu Karidhal Shrivastava and she has her roots in Lucknow. Shrivastava is an ISRO scientist. She is the mission director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. She is a native of Lucknow though her family no longer lives here.
Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi hails dedication of ISRO scientists
Sharing a tweet by ISRO, PM Modi tweeted: “Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India’s space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists’ relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!”
WATCH | India’s 'Bahubali' rocket LVM3 lifts off with Chandrayaan-3
The 43.5 metre tall rocket weighing about 642 ton furiously rushed towards the skies with thick orange flame leaving behind an anaconda like long and thick white smoke. The rocket is nicknamed as `Bahubali’ as like the well built hero in the successful film lifting a heavy Lingam, the rocket carries the 3.8-tonne Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.
Good number of women behind Chandrayaan-3, though not at the helm
"There are about 54 female engineers/scientists who worked directly in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. They are associate and deputy project directors and project managers of various systems working at different centres," a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told IANS preferring anonymity.
Chandrayaan-3: Helmed by men unlike Chandrayaan-2
But the most glaring difference between Chandrayaan 2 and 3 missions is the sex of the people helming the two moon missions. While the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is tightlipped about its people helming the Chandrayaan-3 project, it is learnt the Chandrayaan-3 will be an all male affair.
Chandrayaan-3: Countdown for India’s third moon mission progressing smoothly
“The countdown is progressing smoothly. The 48 hour weather forecast is also good. The rocket systems are being checked. The rocket is expected to fly away as scheduled on Friday at 2.35 p.m.” a senior Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) official, who did not want to be named, told IANS.
Chandrayaan 3: All set for countdown to begin for India's third moon mission
"The 'Launch Rehearsal' simulating the entire launch preparation and process lasting 24 hours has been concluded," said the Indian space agency on Monday. And just after 2.50 p.m. on July 14, India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft will begin its own long moon journey after being ejected by the rocket LVM3, it said.
Chandrayaan-3: Rocket's electricals tested, registration opens for public to view launch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday said it has completed the vehicle/rocket electrical tests. It also opened the booking for the general public to witness the launch of the LVM-3 rocket carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. “Citizens are invited to witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota, by registering at: https://lvg.shar.gov.in/VSCREGISTRATION", it said.
ISRO's 13 jinx persists? Chandrayaan-3 launch fixed for July 14
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in a tweet on Thursday, said: “Announcing the launch of Chandrayaan-3: LVM3-M4/Chandrayaan-3 Mission:The launch is now scheduled for July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST from SDSC, Sriharikota.” In other words, the LVM3 rocket’s fourth mission is Chandrayaan-3.
Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft mated at top of India’s heavy lift rocket LVM3
The LVM3 is India’s heaviest rocket that will carry the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft with a lander and a rover. It will put the spacecraft or orbiter in a designated orbit, and from there, the spacecraft will start its long journey of about 3.84 lakh km towards the moon. The spacecraft carries a lander called Vikram. The lander, in turn, carries a rover called Pragyan.
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