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ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission

ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to enhance its launch infrastructure with two new launchpads, expected to be operational within two years. One facility will be developed at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, while the other will be constructed at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. These additions are aimed at supporting the increasing frequency of space missions and advancing India’s space exploration capabilities. Chandrayaan-4 Mission to Bring Lunar Samples According to reports, Chandrayaan-4 is scheduled for launch in 2028 with a significantly larger payload of 9,200 kg. Unlike its predecessor, Chandrayaan-3, which had a mass of 4,000 kg, this mission will involve two modules docking in space. The primary objective is to land on the Moon and retrieve samples, marking a new milestone in India’s lunar exploration. International Collaborations and Satellite Launches As per reports, ISRO has collaborated with NASA on the Nasa-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, designed to study environmental changes. The satellite, set to be launched on a GSLV Mark II rocket, is expected to provide critical data for climate monitoring and disaster management. …

ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants

ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants

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A significant advancement in India’s space technology has been achieved with the development of a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest globally for solid propellant production. Designed and manufactured through a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), this new equipment is expected to enhance efficiency and safety in the manufacturing of solid rocket motors. The handover ceremony took place on February 13 at CMTI, Bengaluru, where Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Director A. Rajarajan received the mixer in the presence of ISRO Chairman S. Somanath and CMTI Director K. Prasad. Enhancing Solid Propellant Production As reported by ISRO, according to ISRO, the new vertical planetary mixer is a critical addition to India’s space propulsion systems. Solid propellants, which serve as the backbone of rocket motors, require precise and controlled mixing due to the sensitivity of the materials involved. The newly developed mixer, weighing approximately 150 tonnes with dimensions of 5.4 metres in length, 3.3 metres in breadth, and 8.7 metres in height, will improve the consistency, …

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 to Land on Moon and Bring Back Lunar Samples in 2027

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 to Land on Moon and Bring Back Lunar Samples in 2027

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India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is advancing its lunar exploration programme with the Chandrayaan-4 mission, scheduled for launch in 2027. The upcoming mission is expected to go beyond Chandrayaan-3’s achievements by not only executing a soft landing on the Moon’s south pole but also collecting and returning lunar surface samples to Earth. The mission will involve a complex assembly of five modules launched using two rockets, a significant departure from previous lunar missions undertaken by ISRO. Mission Details and Technological Advancements According to reports, the Chandrayaan-4 mission will have a total mass of 9,200 kg, more than double the weight of its predecessor. The increased size necessitates the use of two Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) rockets. These rockets will transport five separate modules into Earth’s orbit, where they will be docked before embarking on their journey to the Moon. As per statements made to ETV Bharat, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan mentioned that four of these modules will continue towards the Moon, with two ultimately making a landing. One module will remain …