Stellar triumphs by ISRO in 2023: From Chandrayaan-3 mission to Aditya-L1 mission

In 2023, ISRO achieved historic milestones, including Chandrayaan-3 mission's lunar landing to Aditya-L1 mission and successful tests for Gaganyaan mission. Explore India's remarkable strides in space exploration.

In July 2023, ISRO marked a historic achievement by launching Chandrayaan-3 mission, its third lunar exploration endeavour. On August 23, the spacecraft achieved a groundbreaking soft landing on the Moon's south pole, making India the first nation to achieve this feat. The lunar south pole holds scientific secrets and cosmic mysteries that could provide insights into our planet's ancient history and the potential for lunar colonisation. (ISRO)

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1/7 In July 2023, ISRO marked a historic achievement by launching Chandrayaan-3 mission, its third lunar exploration endeavour. On August 23, the spacecraft achieved a groundbreaking soft landing on the Moon's south pole, making India the first nation to achieve this feat. The lunar south pole holds scientific secrets and cosmic mysteries that could provide insights into our planet's ancient history and the potential for lunar colonisation. (ISRO)

Aditya-L1 mission: In September 2023, ISRO launched Aditya-L1 mission, India's first space-based solar observatory. The spacecraft embarked on a complex journey towards the Sun, with its final destination being a halo orbit around Lagrange point 1, situated 1.5 million kilometres from Earth. Aditya-L1 aims to study the Sun, unravelling information not only about our solar system's stars but also contributing to our understanding of other stars in the Milky Way galaxy. (ISRO)

2/7 Aditya-L1 mission: In September 2023, ISRO launched Aditya-L1 mission, India's first space-based solar observatory. The spacecraft embarked on a complex journey towards the Sun, with its final destination being a halo orbit around Lagrange point 1, situated 1.5 million kilometres from Earth. Aditya-L1 aims to study the Sun, unravelling information not only about our solar system's stars but also contributing to our understanding of other stars in the Milky Way galaxy. (ISRO)

Gaganyaan mission: October 2023 witnessed a significant milestone as ISRO launched the uncrewed Test Vehicle Development Flight (TV-D1) of the Gaganyaan program. This mission, conducted from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, demonstrated the performance of the Crew Escape System. The in-flight abort showcased the system's capability to separate from the Crew Module, ensuring astronaut safety in case of unforeseen incidents. (ISRO)

3/7 Gaganyaan mission: October 2023 witnessed a significant milestone as ISRO launched the uncrewed Test Vehicle Development Flight (TV-D1) of the Gaganyaan program. This mission, conducted from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, demonstrated the performance of the Crew Escape System. The in-flight abort showcased the system's capability to separate from the Crew Module, ensuring astronaut safety in case of unforeseen incidents. (ISRO)

PSLV-C55 mission: In April 2023, ISRO's PSLV-C55 mission successfully launched two Singaporean satellites – TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4. TeLEOS-2, the primary satellite, and Lumelite-4, a co-passenger satellite, were placed into an eastward low-inclination orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission showcased India's commitment to international collaboration in space exploration. (ISRO)

4/7 PSLV-C55 mission: In April 2023, ISRO's PSLV-C55 mission successfully launched two Singaporean satellites – TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4. TeLEOS-2, the primary satellite, and Lumelite-4, a co-passenger satellite, were placed into an eastward low-inclination orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission showcased India's commitment to international collaboration in space exploration. (ISRO)

Gaganyaan Module Propulsion System Test: July 2023 witnessed a crucial milestone as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan Module Propulsion System. This test, conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, involved five liquid apogee motor engines and 16 reaction control system thrusters. These components are vital for maintaining the orbital module's performance and ensuring precise control during the mission. (ISRO)

5/7 Gaganyaan Module Propulsion System Test: July 2023 witnessed a crucial milestone as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan Module Propulsion System. This test, conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, involved five liquid apogee motor engines and 16 reaction control system thrusters. These components are vital for maintaining the orbital module's performance and ensuring precise control during the mission. (ISRO)

PSLV-C56 mission: In July 2023, ISRO's PSLV-C56 mission, also known as the DS-SAR mission, marked the Indian space agency's 90th mission. The mission, performed in collaboration with NSIL, launched seven Singaporean satellites, including DS-SAR, the primary satellite. The successful launch highlighted India's continued prowess in space exploration and satellite deployment. (ISRO)

6/7 PSLV-C56 mission: In July 2023, ISRO's PSLV-C56 mission, also known as the DS-SAR mission, marked the Indian space agency's 90th mission. The mission, performed in collaboration with NSIL, launched seven Singaporean satellites, including DS-SAR, the primary satellite. The successful launch highlighted India's continued prowess in space exploration and satellite deployment. (ISRO)

Yearender 2023: ISRO's Space Achievements: The year 2023 was a momentous one for ISRO, featuring historic achievements ranging from the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's south pole to the successful demonstration of the Crew Escape System in the Gaganyaan program. These accomplishments underscore India's growing prominence in the field of space exploration and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. (PTI)

7/7 Yearender 2023: ISRO's Space Achievements: The year 2023 was a momentous one for ISRO, featuring historic achievements ranging from the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's south pole to the successful demonstration of the Crew Escape System in the Gaganyaan program. These accomplishments underscore India's growing prominence in the field of space exploration and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. (PTI)