In an exclusive interview with The New Indian, K. Sivan, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), revealed that the lessons learned from the failure of Chandrayaan-2 paved the way for the development of Chandrayaan-3. The setback turned into an opportunity, driving ISRO’s commitment to success and pushing forward the next lunar exploration […]
ISRO HQ (BENGALURU): Gazing at the final countdown for the Vikram lander from 150 m to 30 m, sixty year-old triumphant Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) director S Somanath looked in control – of his emotions – much like the Chandrayaan 3 that was descending in front of him, 3.84 lakh km away. The unflappable, […]
India’s tryst with Moon began in 2008