"On Track": Top ISRO Scientist Discusses India's Ambitious Space Plans

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43pm on 10 Feb 2024,Saturday Science

Project Director P Veeramuthuvel assures that India's space goals remain on course, with plans for a national space station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040 progressing well. ISRO's recent triumph involves the Chandrayaan-3's Propulsion Module returning to Earth's orbit after fulfilling mission objectives. Veeramuthuvel highlights the successful lunar day completion and a hop-on experiment using the same engine. The propulsion module's return demonstrates ISRO's capability to bring it from the moon's orbit to Earth's orbit. The ambitious endeavors align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India's space exploration.

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