One of the world’s oldest language, Sanskrit, is a significant part of various scriptures, cultures, philosophy and scientific endeavours of the ancient India. However, even in the contemporary world, the language is inspiring scientists at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to name its space vehicles. The choice of using Sanskrit for naming mission components sheds light on its enduring importance in India’s history.
Discovery of Hydrogen could be a game changer on how the humans and other space missions could travel and explore the realms of the cosmic universe. Hydrogen can be used as a fuel and, when combined with oxygen, as a propellant for rockets.
Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist N Valarmathi breathed last on September 2. She was known for being the voice behind the countdown for the launch of Chandrayaan-3. Know more about her in Business Today visual story.
To prepare Vikram for the Moon’s landing, scientists had to simulate an environment similar to the Moon. Tamil Nadu district Namakkal, situated 400 km away from Chennai, has soil that is similar to that of the lunar soil. ISRO scientists often get samples of soil from this area to create a bed similar to that of the Moon. Hence, soil from Namakkal played an important role in ensuring Chandrayaan-3’s soft landing on the Moon