India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft, en route to study the Sun at Lagrange Point 1, has shared stunning images of Earth and the Moon. Launched on September 2, Aditya-L1 is India's inaugural solar observatory mission. It has completed Earth-bound maneuvers and is heading nearly 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth to continuously observe the Sun without interruptions, offering real-time solar activity data. The primary payload, Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), will send 1,440 images daily for analysis. This mission aims to deepen understanding of solar eruptive events and their impact on space weather.

NASA has unveiled a photograph capturing India's lunar lander, Vikram, on the Moon's surface. The image displays Vikram as a small speck at the image's center, casting a dark shadow against the bright surroundings. Chandrayaan-3's successful landing occurred near the lunar south pole on August 23. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter snapped the photograph four days later. India joined an exclusive group of nations, including the US, the former Soviet Union, and China, to achieve a soft lunar landing. The lander and rover exceeded their mission objectives during their 10-day lunar exploration. They've now entered a sleep mode until September 22.

Indian scientists have introduced the world’s first rapid-response disaster hospital: Aarogya Maitri. This compact hospital features an operating theatre, a mini-ICU for critical patients, and ventilators for respiratory support during emergencies. Equipped with diagnostic tools and X-ray machines, it offers comprehensive care and is capable of full operation within 8 minutes. Designed for remote and underserved areas, its portability enables swift deployment. Comprising three frames with 12 mini cubes each, totaling 36 cubes, this hospital packs essential equipment and supplies efficiently, streamlining disaster response and ensuring timely medical assistance where resources are limited. [photo: @theindexofindia]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has succeeded in making its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander Vikram lift off and re-land softly a second time on the moon's surface. ISRO commanded Vikram's engines to fire, raising it about 40cm before touching down 30-40cm away. ISRO shared video capturing the smooth manoeuvre. All of Vikram's systems performed well in the hop experiment, and instruments were redeployed post-jump. The lander and Pragyan rover will soon enter hibernation as the lunar night approaches, after excelling in their mission. India has proven its ability to precisely control Vikram's launch and landing twice on the moon.

India's lunar rover has finished its historic walk across the moon's surface near the south pole after less than two weeks. The rover was put into sleep mode as the lunar daylight ended, according to India's space agency. It completed its assignments and transmitted the data collected back to Earth via the lander before shutting down. The rover and lander were only expected to operate for one lunar day. Now the rover's battery is fully charged and its solar panel positioned to receive light when the next sunrise occurs in a few weeks. Scientists are analyzing the data gathered, looking for signs of frozen water.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to put the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission into sleep mode as the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover near the end of their planned 14-day exploration period, said agency chief S Somanath. With lunar night temperatures expected to plunge below -200°C, he stated Saturday that the still-functional lander and rover, which has travelled over 100m, will hibernate in the next 1-2 days. Chandrayaan-3 was launched in July and is India's third moon mission seeking to demonstrate soft landing capabilities. ISRO will monitor the spacecraft during its dormant winter phase.

Nigar Shaji, a native of Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district, is leading India's prestigious Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun. As project director, her talent steered the country's first solar odyssey when Aditya-L1 launched successfully on Sunday. Shaji studied in Shengottai and joined ISRO in 1987. While Chandrayaan 3's director is also Tamil, it is Shaji making headlines now. Her leadership of Aditya-L1 highlights Tamil Nadu's enduring contribution to India's space achievements. As this Tamil scientist took charge, India's historic solar voyage launched successfully. With Aditya-L1 in space, the nation's solar odyssey is in safe hands under Shaji.

India has launched its first ever solar mission, Aditya L1, just 10 days after landing a spacecraft on the moon's south pole. The spacecraft blasted off atop a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket from Sriharikota at 11:50am local time. Aditya L1 will initially enter Low Earth Orbit before firing its onboard engines to journey 1.5 million km over 4 months to a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange point L1. It will stabilize at this gravitationally balanced position to conduct observations. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation, Aditya L1 is India's first observatory-class mission dedicated to studying the Sun's atmosphere. The pioneering spacecraft will provide new insights on our star.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its first-ever solar mission, Aditya L1, on Saturday at 11:50am (IST) aboard a PSLV rocket. The satellite will initially orbit Earth for 16 days before embarking on its 125-day, 1.5 million km journey to the L1 halo orbit around the Sun. Aditya L1 will conduct remote observations of the solar corona and in-situ measurements of solar winds, furthering solar study. The lift-off from Sriharikota space center for the pivotal mission happened as scheduled. Live coverage on Shorts.91 via ISRO's YouTube channel.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced the countdown for the launch of its Aditya-L1 solar mission. The mission, slated to launch on September 2, will study the Sun from a Lagrangian point about 1.5 million km from Earth. ISRO chief S Somanath confirmed the spacecraft and rocket are ready for the scheduled 11:50 am launch from Sriharikota. Aditya-L1 will be India's first solar observatory, providing remote and in-situ observations of the solar corona and solar wind. The fully indigenous mission involves multiple Indian research institutions. The countdown started on September 1 for the launch of the PSLV-C57 rocket carrying the Aditya-L1 satellite to begin India's first dedicated solar study mission.