Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
Here are the first observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander.
ChaSTE (Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment) measures the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole, to understand the thermal behaviour of the moon's surface. It has a temperature probe equipped with a controlled penetration mechanism capable of reaching a depth of 10 cm beneath the surface. The probe is fitted with 10 individual temperature sensors.
The presented graph illustrates the temperature variations of the lunar surface/near-surface at various depths, as recorded during the probe's penetration. This is the first such profile for the lunar south pole. Detailed observations are underway.
Here are the first observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander.
ChaSTE (Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment) measures the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole, to understand the thermal behaviour of the moon's surface. It has a temperature probe equipped with a controlled penetration mechanism capable of reaching a depth of 10 cm beneath the surface. The probe is fitted with 10 individual temperature sensors.
The presented graph illustrates the temperature variations of the lunar surface/near-surface at various depths, as recorded during the probe's penetration. This is the first such profile for the lunar south pole. Detailed observations are underway.
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Indian Spaceflight Community
Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Here are the first observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander. ChaSTE (Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment) measures the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole, to understand the thermal behaviour…
https://twitter.com/aysneutrino/status/1695732627880419376?s=20
For layman's
ChaSTE, is telling us about the Moon's surface warmth!
They're studying the Moon's heat patterns using a special tool that digs 10cm deep.
Cool Science Coming!❤️
For layman's
ChaSTE, is telling us about the Moon's surface warmth!
They're studying the Moon's heat patterns using a special tool that digs 10cm deep.
Cool Science Coming!❤️
Indian Spaceflight Community
Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Here are the first observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander. ChaSTE (Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment) measures the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole, to understand the thermal behaviour…
So Temperature dropped as it went deeper
SLIM MISSION PROFILE and Details
The mission is Scheduled to Launch on 28 Aug 5:56 IST / 00:26 UTC from Japan.
The mission is Scheduled to Launch on 28 Aug 5:56 IST / 00:26 UTC from Japan.
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Indian Spaceflight Community
SLIM MISSION PROFILE and Details The mission is Scheduled to Launch on 28 Aug 5:56 IST / 00:26 UTC from Japan.
Terminal countdown work was underway for the launch of H-ⅡA Launch Vehicle No.47.However,Today's launch is canceled because it was confirmed that the upper wind dose not satisfy the constraints at launch. #H2AF47
Indian Spaceflight Community
🚀PSLV-C57/🛰Aditya-L1 Mission: The launch of Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun ☀️, is scheduled for 🗓September 2, 2023, at 🕛11:50 Hrs. IST from Sriharikota.
ISRO This year-
SSLV-D2 ✅
LVM3-M3 ✅ (Oneweb India-2)
RLV LEX ✅
PSLV-C55 ✅
GSLV-F12 ✅
PSLV-C56 ✅
LVM3-M4 ✅ (CH-3 Launch and Landing)
Next upcoming-> PSLV-C57
SSLV-D2 ✅
LVM3-M3 ✅ (Oneweb India-2)
RLV LEX ✅
PSLV-C55 ✅
GSLV-F12 ✅
PSLV-C56 ✅
LVM3-M4 ✅ (CH-3 Launch and Landing)
Next upcoming-> PSLV-C57
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Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
On August 27, 2023, the Rover came across a 4-meter diameter crater positioned 3 meters ahead of its location.
The Rover was commanded to retrace the path.
It's now safely heading on a new path.
On August 27, 2023, the Rover came across a 4-meter diameter crater positioned 3 meters ahead of its location.
The Rover was commanded to retrace the path.
It's now safely heading on a new path.
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UPCOMING LUNAR LANDER MISSIONS🌖
2023
SLIM (JAXA)
NOVA-C (Intutive Machines (IM-1)) -Nov [Part of NASA's CLPS]
Peregrine Mission one (Astrobotic Technology)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
2024
BLUE GHOST (Firefly Aerospace)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
NOVA-C (IM-2)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
[Peregine(Griffen) &VIBER(NASA)] - (Astrobotic Technology)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
Hakuto-R (ispace)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
NOVA-C (IM-3)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
Chang'e -6(CNSA)
Beresheet -2 (SPACEIL)
(Credit: Rasin)
2023
SLIM (JAXA)
NOVA-C (Intutive Machines (IM-1)) -Nov [Part of NASA's CLPS]
Peregrine Mission one (Astrobotic Technology)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
2024
BLUE GHOST (Firefly Aerospace)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
NOVA-C (IM-2)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
[Peregine(Griffen) &VIBER(NASA)] - (Astrobotic Technology)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
Hakuto-R (ispace)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
NOVA-C (IM-3)[Part of NASA's CLPS]
Chang'e -6(CNSA)
Beresheet -2 (SPACEIL)
(Credit: Rasin)
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
In-situ scientific experiments continue .....
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) instrument onboard the Rover unambiguously confirms the presence of Sulphur (S) in the lunar surface near the south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements.
Al, Ca, Fe, Cr, Ti, Mn, Si, and O are also detected, as expected. Search for Hydrogen (H) is underway.
LIBS instrument is developed at the Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)/ISRO, Bengaluru. isro.gov.in/LEOS.html
isro.gov.in/LIBSResults.ht…
In-situ scientific experiments continue .....
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) instrument onboard the Rover unambiguously confirms the presence of Sulphur (S) in the lunar surface near the south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements.
Al, Ca, Fe, Cr, Ti, Mn, Si, and O are also detected, as expected. Search for Hydrogen (H) is underway.
LIBS instrument is developed at the Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)/ISRO, Bengaluru. isro.gov.in/LEOS.html
isro.gov.in/LIBSResults.ht…
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“There are a lot of other missions in the plan, including the Mars landing mission, and the Aditya-L1 mission, which will be shortly launched."
- Reema Ghosh (part of Chandrayaan 3 rover development team)
- Reema Ghosh (part of Chandrayaan 3 rover development team)
Sign Your Name to Europa Clipper's Message in a Bottle -> Earth’s first mission to conduct detailed reconnaissance of Jupiter’s moon, Europa. NASA’s Europa Clipper will determine if this ocean world has environments suitable for life to exist. https://go.nasa.gov/455Yt0L
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Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
In-situ Scientific Experiments
Instrument for the Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on Chandrayaan 3 Lander
-- the first Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology-based instrument on the moon --
has recorded the movements of Rover and other payloads.
Additionally, it has recorded an event, appearing to be a natural one, on August 26, 2023. The source of this event is under investigation.
ILSA payload is designed and realised LEOS, Bangalore. The deployment mechanism is developed by URSC, Bengaluru.
isro.gov.in/Ch3_ILSA_Liste…
In-situ Scientific Experiments
Instrument for the Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on Chandrayaan 3 Lander
-- the first Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology-based instrument on the moon --
has recorded the movements of Rover and other payloads.
Additionally, it has recorded an event, appearing to be a natural one, on August 26, 2023. The source of this event is under investigation.
ILSA payload is designed and realised LEOS, Bangalore. The deployment mechanism is developed by URSC, Bengaluru.
isro.gov.in/Ch3_ILSA_Liste…
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Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
In-situ Scientific Experiments
Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere - Langmuir Probe (RAMBHA-LP) payload onboard Chandrayaan-3 Lander has made first-ever measurements of the near-surface Lunar plasma environment over the south polar region.
The initial assessment indicates that the plasma near the lunar surface is relatively sparse.
isro.gov.in/Ch3_Rambha-LP_…
These quantitative measurements potentially assist in mitigating the noise that Lunar plasma introduces into radio wave communication. Also, they could contribute to the enhanced designs for upcoming lunar visitors.
RAMBHA-LP payload development is led by SPL/VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram.
In-situ Scientific Experiments
Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere - Langmuir Probe (RAMBHA-LP) payload onboard Chandrayaan-3 Lander has made first-ever measurements of the near-surface Lunar plasma environment over the south polar region.
The initial assessment indicates that the plasma near the lunar surface is relatively sparse.
isro.gov.in/Ch3_Rambha-LP_…
These quantitative measurements potentially assist in mitigating the noise that Lunar plasma introduces into radio wave communication. Also, they could contribute to the enhanced designs for upcoming lunar visitors.
RAMBHA-LP payload development is led by SPL/VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram.
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