Shukrayaan-1 Mission objectives: ISRO to study Venus, dubbed Evil Twin

The primary Shukrayaan-1 mission objevtive is to comprehensively study Venus. This includes investigating its surface, atmosphere, structure, dynamics, and geological composition. Venus has been dubbed as the Evil Twin of Earth. 

Shukrayaan-1 mission will employ advanced technology for high-resolution imaging, capable of operating day or night and in any weather conditions.

Shukrayaan-1 mission, or Venus Orbiter Mission, is set to delve into surface processes and the shallow subsurface stratigraphy of the planet.

Shukrayaan-1 mission aims to study how the solar wind interacts with Venus's ionosphere, emissions, volcanic activity, cloud cover, and other planetary features.

Shukrayaan-1 mission significance extends beyond Venus. It will aid in the study of exoplanet environments and Earth-like planet evolution. Venus is called Earth's Evil Twin because of its horrific, acidic atmosphere.

Shukrayaan-1 mission will offer insights into how dramatically a planet's climate might change. And this can then be extrapolated onto Earth and how its climate may change.

ISRO is not only planning the Shukrayaan-1 mission but also developing two satellites to investigate space temperature's impact on Earth and exploring a moon landing project.

Shukrayaan-1 Launch Date: Originally scheduled for mid-2023, the Shukrayaan-1 launch was postponed due to the pandemic. The mission is now slated for a December 2024 launch, with an alternative window in 2031.

While some scientists have not ruled out the possibility of bacteria existing in Venus' upper atmosphere, the mission's findings will play a crucial role in our quest to understand this enigmatic planet and the potential for extraterrestrial life.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission success was like a shot in the arm for ISRO and expectations are very high from the Indian space agency to deliver yet another historic triumph.