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Pragyan rover was rolled out on the surface of the Moon within an hour after the Vikram lander touched down and the lunar dust settled.

PM Modi, who had announced the celebration of National Space Day last year following the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, took to X to praise India's space scientists and affirmed his commitment to developing the space sector.

As India celebrates the first anniversary of the historic mission as National Space Day, we look back at the nerve-wracking moment as Vikram's final descent began above the lunar surface.

This technological leap will allow Artemis III crew members to capture real-time video and maintain constant communication with Earth-based controllers during their lunar exploration.

The Isro chairman emphasised the rapid pace of human technological advancement, noting that just a century ago, our civilisation had minimal technological capabilities compared to today.

The ISRO chairman emphasised Musk's unique ability to work effectively with engineers, technologists, and politicians, driven by an insatiable curiosity.

The newly released images showcase various stages of the mission, including the Pragyan rover's first moments on the lunar surface.

This operation is part of ongoing research to understand how metal 3D printing functions in the unique microgravity and radiation environment of space.

Led by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the mission marks a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.

The historic lunar-Earth flyby, a first of its kind, occurred for the spacecraft to be rerouted on its long journey and gain additional speed.

A team led by Santosh Vadawale from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad has revealed new insights into the lunar surface composition near the landing site.

The hybrid rocket will release the payload and fall back into the sea, only to be recovered and used again. The hybrid engine used in the rocket uses a liquid oxidiser and a solid fuel.

Williams, along with fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore, has been aboard the ISS longer than planned due to issues with the Starliner, including thruster malfunctions and helium leaks.

The data collected by Chandrayaan-3 is expected to provide valuable insights into the Moon's geology, mineral composition, and potential resources.

Chandrayaan-4, slated for launch around 2028, is a groundbreaking lunar sample return mission. This mission aims to collect samples from the Moon's surface and bring them back to Earth for scientific analysis.

The explosion was captured on video, showing flames and smoke billowing into the sky from the test site located in the Shetland Islands, off the northern coast of Scotland.

Niccol, who resides in Newport Beach, California, will travel approximately 1,600 kilometers to Starbucks' headquarters in Seattle, Washington, using a corporate jet on a daily basis.

They discovered that in the intense pressure conditions of larger planets, water tends to combine with iron droplets within the magma, sinking to the core.

Chandrayaan-3's success is rooted in the pioneering efforts of the Chandrayaan-1 mission, launched on October 22, 2008, which set the stage for future lunar explorations.

The data gathered by Juno has revealed surprising insights, such as the presence of more high-energy radiation near Europa's orbit than previously anticipated.