Director Outreach ISRO Scientist Highlights Chandrayaan Successes, Failures, and Future Space Missions in Inspiring Talk
Raichur
26 August 2023
Renowned Director Outreach ISRO scientist, Mr.Rajesh Ghangurde delivered an illuminating talk at Navodaya Central School today captivating the audience with insights into the triumphs and challenges of the Chandrayaan missions. The talk delved into the successes of Chandrayaan 1, the lessons learned from Chandrayaan 2’s partial success and Chandrayaan 3’s setbacks, and ISRO’s exciting plans for upcoming space missions.
Mr Rajesh, a distinguished figure in the Indian space community, began by recounting the remarkable achievements of Chandrayaan 1. The mission, success and history by discovering water molecules on the lunar surface, revolutionizing our understanding of the Moon’s composition and potential for future exploration.
With utmost transparency, he addressed the challenges faced during Chandrayaan 2, which achieved a partial success with the orbiter capturing critical data despite the loss of the Vikram lander. The scientist emphasized that these setbacks were valuable learning experiences, highlighting ISRO’s resilience and determination to overcome hurdles.
The talk also shed light on the ambitious Chandrayaan 3 mission, which was a success and the rover on the Moon’s surface was a distinguished feature in the history of space mission he shared insights into the achievements of Chandrayaan 3, expressing optimism about its potential to contribute significantly to lunar exploration.
Elaborating on ISRO’s future endeavors, he revealed tantalizing glimpses of upcoming space missions. These include the proposed Aditya mission, which aims to send another mission into space, showcasing India’s growing prowess to capture solar achievements.
The interactive session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, where attendees had the opportunity to inquire about the technical aspects of the missions, the challenges of lunar exploration, and ISRO’s plans for international collaborations.
Audience members left the talk feeling inspired by Mr.Rajesh’s dedication to space exploration and his candid insight journey of ISRO and NASA. The scientist’s informative and motivational discourse underscored the significance of both successes and failures in pushing the boundaries of space exploration, leaving a lasting impact on all those in attendance.
The event was conducted with the support of esteemed chairman Sri S.R. Reddy, whose cooperation and guidance were remarkable. Also present at the session were Director Dr. Latika S. Bhatia, Principal V. Sai Vijaya Bharathi, Vice Principal Wilson, teachers, students, and non-teaching staff.
