Lunar Mission failure takes toll on veteran Russian Scientist’s health; admitted to hospital
The incident had an unforeseen impact on the health of esteemed 90-year-old Russian scientist Mikhail Marov, resulting in his hospitalisation.
The incident had an unforeseen impact on the health of esteemed 90-year-old Russian scientist Mikhail Marov, resulting in his hospitalisation.
India had just launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (the Mangalyaan). While the world was lauding India’s achievement, the New York Times published a distasteful cartoon in its article India’s Budget Mission to Mars.
Vikram Lander” initiated its descent and successfully touched down on the lunar landscape at 6:04 p.m. This intricate manoeuvre was orchestrated through computer-driven instructions utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tweeted that the Vikram Lander will now undergo an internal inspection.
The spacecraft was launched on 11th August. Russia had sent a spacecraft to the moon after 47 years.
Chandrayaan-3 will now be ‘deboosted’, meaning its speed will be reduced. As a result of this, the distance of Chandrayaan-3 from the moon will be at least 30 km.
Russia is considered a steadfast and loyal friend of India but this act only shows the devious intention of Russia to bully India.
The spacecraft will land on the Moon on 23rd August 2023 by 5.00 p.m. as informed by ISRO scientists. In 2019, ‘Chandrayaan 2’ could not land on the Moon successfully.