Jennifer Doudna
With India on top of the moon, experts expect positive policy changes
The moon landing will also have a positive credibility rub off effect on the Indian private space sector players in the international arena and a big boost for the youth of this country having a scientific bent of mind and space enthusiasts, they said.
Indian spacetech sector gets $62 mn in funding this year, up 60%
India currently ranks seventh in terms of funding within the international spacetech landscape, firmly establishing its influence in this dynamic sector, according to a latest report by market intelligence firm Tracxn. This exceptional growth trend is expected to continue in the upcoming months.
WATCH | Chandrayaan-3 landing point to be known as 'Shiv Shakti Point', says PM Modi
While the Chandrayaan-2 landing failure spot will be called “Tiranga point", the day of touchdown of the Vikram Lander on the Moon (August 23) will be celebrated as the “National Space Day” in the country, he added. Prime Minister Modi made the announcements while addressing the gathering of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) at the ISRO Command Centre.
Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to visit Bengaluru to congratulate ISRO scientists on Aug 26
BJP will also hold a mega roadshow on the occasion. Former deputy chief minister and BJP MLA R. Ashoka said that the roadshow will be held between Jalahalli Circle to ISRO Head Quarters in Bengaluru. “I request the people and party workers to attend the roadshow to congratulate scientists and PM Modi,” he said.
ChaSTE, ILSA and RAMBHA turned on after landing on moon
In a tweet, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said: “Lander Module payloads ILSA, RAMBHA and ChaSTE are turned ON today (Thursday).”
Kharge, Rahul hail ISRO's achievements, say India displayed its scientific prowess to world
Following the mission's success, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated the team of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), saying that it is a collective success of every Indian, and "we have displayed our scientific prowess to the world".
India Lands on the Moon!
The lander landed near the South Pole of the moon after travelling about 3.84 lakh km for over 40 days.
Look forward to successful Moon landing: Rakesh Sharma, 1st Indian in space
Sharma will join eminent personalities such as astronauts Sunita Williams and S Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, to provide insights on the live simulcast of Chandrayaan-3 #countdowntohistory across National Geographic Channel and Disney+ Hotstar.
India will land on moon on Wednesday evening as scheduled: ISRO Chairman Somanath
“The landing is confirmed on Wednesday evening as originally planned,” S. Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told IANS.
Chandrayaan-3: Nation gearing up for Rs 600 crore mission’s '19 minutes of terror'
The Rs 600 crore Chandrayaan-3 mission is all set to provide the 19 minutes of terror, suspense and excitement for the officials of Indian space agency and others as the lander that was carried by Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft will start its descent towards the lunar soil.
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