Shukrayaan-1 Mission: Launch date, budget and more

On August 23, 2023, ISRO made history by landing successfully on the Moon's South Pole. Now, their sights are set on Venus and it is getting ready for the announcement of the Shukrayaan-1 launch date.

Shukrayaan-1 mission, ISRO's upcoming project, was conceptualized in 2012, marking India's commitment to exploring Venus.

The exact Shukrayaan-1 mission launch date has not been revealed but it is scheduled for some day in December, 2024.

Shukrayaan-1 mission budget is estimated to be between Rs. 500 crore to Rs. 1,000 crore. The final Shukrayaan-1 mission cost depends on the level of instrumentation.

S. Somanath, the Chairman of ISRO, provided the budget estimate for Shukrayaan-1 mission.

Launching a mission to Venus happens approximately every 19 months. The primary launch is set for December 2024.

Shukrayaan-1 mission faced delays due to the pandemic, impacting manufacturing and launch commitments. This also affected other ISRO projects.

ISRO has identified alternative launch opportunities for Shukrayaan-1 mission in 2026 and 2028, offering flexibility.

With an exciting journey ahead and a budget that accommodates instrumental requirements, Shukrayaan-1 mission is set to explore the mysteries of Venus in December 2024.

On August 14, the spacecraft will further reduce the orbit between 11:30 and 12:30 hours IST.