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In preparation for the highly anticipated Gaganyaan mission, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video showcasing the training of potential astronauts. These IAF pilots are undergoing intensive mission-specific training in Bengaluru, including engineering, aero-medical, and survival courses. Theyve also completed a one-year training program in Russia. However, the identity of the astronauts is still confidential

Chandrayaan-3 again landed on the Moon on command, which was not planned. The ‘hop experiment’ indicates new possible opportunities for future moon missions.

Chandrayaan-3 update: Sunlight began receding on the Shiv Shakti Point on September 30, starting a lunar night

Following their initial successful tasks, the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 entered a hibernation state on September 2. These achievements included the rovers extensive lunar surface exploration and the confirmation of vital elements such as sulphur, iron, and oxygen.

The temperature on the moon, during Lunar nights, can drop to -200 degrees Celsius, which is too harsh even rovers and landers

S Somanath offered prayers at the Somnath temple in Gujarat on Thursday and sought Lord Shiva's blessings for future ISRO missions.

With Chandrayaan-3s recovery unlikely, focus shifts to the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), a collaboration between ISRO and JAXA.

The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover had been put into "sleep mode" to protect the electrical components.

Following the resounding success of ISROs Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan missions, the organisation is now embarking on an even more ambitious endeavour. Notably, the groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission has set the stage for ISROs foray into the challenging realms of the Sun and Venus, signifying a historic moment in Indias space exploration.

Hope Dims: Chandrayaan 3 fails to wake up: Even though there was very little chance of the wake of Chandrayaan 3, ISRO and the public of the nation were waiting for its wake-up