Simultaneously, the private space industry is expected to emerge as a significant player in launching satellites, gathering space-related data, and offering space-based solutions for different kinds of needs.
On Saturday, ISRO will test the performance of the Crew Escape System of the planned human space flight mission. Crew safety is top priority for the mission, and this is the first of a series of tests before India attempts to lift a human to space. ISRO will also demonstrate its new low-cost Test Vehicle
Pragyan is currently in sleep mode on the lunar surface and could wake up if its electronic circuits have not been damaged due to the extreme weather. The temperature on the lunar surface drops to nearly -200 degree Celsius.
As the discussion continued, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said ISRO scientists are eagerly waiting for the Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover to wake up from their 14-day sleep during the lunar night.
During the discussion on “India’s glorious space journey marked by successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3”, while congratulating the scientists, the Opposition questioned the government over the cut in Indian Space Research Organisation, (ISRO)’s budget by 8 per cent this year compared to last.