India space program: Rocket launches, missions and news
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By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
India's Chandrayaan-3 moon lander and rover are facing their first lunar night. Their chances of waking up at dawn whittle down to luck.

By Ben Turner Published
The possible moonquake was detected by India's Chandrayaan-3 mission on its third day on the lunar surface.

By Mariel Borowitz Published
India made history as the first country to land near the south pole of the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 lander on Aug. 23, 2023.

By Andrew Jones Published
Last month, India tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew capsule using a rocket-powered sled. See footage of the action.

By Mike Wall Published
India launched its first dedicated solar probe early Saturday morning (Sept. 2), sending the Aditya-L1 spacecraft skyward to tackle some big sun mysteries.

By Robert Lea Published
India is setting its sights on the sun after its successful moon landing. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft will investigate the mysteries of our star following its launch on Sept. 2.

By Rahul Rao Published
An instrument aboard the mission’s Pragyan rover has found traces of sulfur within the lunar south pole’s soil.

By Mike Wall Published
India plans to launch Aditya-L1, its first-ever dedicated solar probe, early on Saturday morning (Sept. 2).
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