homebusiness NewsIBLA 2023 19th Edition: ISRO and team Chandrayaan 3 honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Brand India
IBLA 2023 19th Edition: ISRO and team Chandrayaan-3 honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Brand India
The Chandrayaan-3 mission endured extreme conditions, including lunar nights with temperatures dropping to minus-280 degrees Celsius. Its Vikram rover navigated uncharted lunar terrain to successfully complete its objectives.
On August 23, India's Chandrayaan-3 made a successful lunar landing, marking a significant achievement as India became the first country to reach the Lunar South Pole.
This mission, a testament to India's scientific capabilities, solidified its status as a space superpower. In recognition, ISRO and the Chandrayaan-3 team have been awarded "Outstanding Contribution to Brand India" at the 19th India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), held in Mumbai on December 2.
Chandrayaan-3's success is a reflection of India's scientific ingenuity and determination. The mission endured extreme conditions, including lunar nights with temperatures dropping to minus-280 degrees Celsius. Its Vikram rover navigated uncharted lunar terrain to successfully complete its objectives.
But what really sets ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 apart is that it was executed at a budget of ₹600 crore, less than Hollywood's various depictions of space explorations. In comparison, the recent Russian moon mission, which was unsuccessful, cost around ₹16,000 crore. Notably, days before the launch, NASA showed interest in purchasing the technology and instruments used in Chandrayaan-3
Designed to operate for one lunar day, or 14 Earth days, the solar-powered Chandrayaan-3 completed its tasks by September 2. During its mission, the Vikram rover made significant discoveries, including confirming the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface, along with other elements like aluminium, calcium, and silicon.
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(Edited by : Shweta Mungre)
First Published: Dec 2, 2023 7:34 PM IST
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