ISRO’s Post-Chandrayaan-3 Missions

Subject: Science and Technology

Section: Space technology

Introduction:

ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, has an array of ambitious missions lined up after the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.
These endeavors span various aspects of space exploration and observation, showcasing ISRO’s commitment to advancing space technology.

Mission to Study the Sun (Aditya-L1)

Launching in early September.
Space-based solar observatory.
Positioned in a halo orbit around the L1 (Lagrange) point of the Sun-Earth system.
Provides continuous observation of solar activities.
Enhances understanding of space weather and solar phenomena.
Lagrange point:
- A Lagrange point is a spot in space where the gravitational forces of two objects balance out, creating a stable position for another object to stay in their relative vicinity.

NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite (NISAR)

Collaboration with NASA.
Launch expected in the next year into polar sun-synchronous dawn-dusk orbit.
Equipped with synthetic aperture radar
Monitors Earth’s land and ice surfaces.
Offers detailed insights into climate change, deforestation, glacial melt, and geological events.
Regular observations every 12 days contribute to understanding global dynamics.

First Manned Space Flight (Gaganyaan)

Mission to Study X-Ray Sources (XPoSat)

ISRO’s first dedicated polarimetry mission.
Will be launched into a Low earth orbit
Focuses on understanding X-ray sources in extreme conditions.
Launch planned for late 2023 or early 2024.
Aims to comprehend emission mechanisms from black holes, neutron stars, and pulsar wind nebulae.

Additional Plans