The Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-3 mission lander Vikram and rover Pragyan have little chance of reviving once the harsh lunar night falls, according to project director Palanivel Veeramuthuvel. With temperatures plunging to -175°C on the moon's surface after sunset, the lander and rover are unlikely to withstand the frigid conditions. Though the mission's primary goals were met for one lunar day, the loss of the lander and rover represents a setback. While the mission may not yield immediate benefits for the common person, it represents a significant step in space exploration and offers potential for future missions and lunar colonization, including the possibility of extracting water molecules from the moon's shadowed regions for power and gateway purposes.

India plans to conduct a key test for its Gaganyaan crewed space mission as early as next month, according to project director R. Hutton. The test will involve the crew escape system which can eject astronauts in emergencies. India is training four astronauts for the mission which aims to send a three-member crew into orbit for three days before returning safely. Over $1 billion has been allocated for the ambitious mission which comes after India's historic Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing. The mission is expected to launch before 2024 from Sriharikota spaceport. ISRO is focused on safety and will conduct further tests before the final launch.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan congratulated ISRO for achieving over 8 million concurrent viewers during the live stream of Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the moon. The live broadcast on YouTube India recorded 8 million concurrent viewers as India successfully landed on the moon on August 23. Mohan shared YouTube India's post stating the livestream's concurrent viewership broke records and that they were "over the moon". The 72-minute broadcast showed clips from ISRO's control center during the historic soft landing of the Vikram lander in the south polar region of the moon.

NASA's long-awaited UAP report found no conclusive evidence that hundreds of UFO sightings were linked to aliens, but could not definitively rule out that possibility either. The report outlines how NASA will study UAPs going forward using improved technology and AI. NASA administrator Bill Nelson said the agency will take the lead researching UAPs and share data openly. While not confirming extraterrestrial origins, NASA did not deny potential alien technology in Earth's atmosphere. The report stresses the lack of high quality UAP data to make definitive conclusions. NASA has appointed a new UAP research director to establish a robust database using AI.

India is gearing up for its 'Samudrayaan Mission' following the success of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 missions. This deep-sea exploration project involves sending a manned submersible 6km beneath the ocean's surface to study precious metals, minerals, and ocean resources. Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju shared details, stating that the mission plans to send three humans to assess deep-sea biodiversity and resources without disturbing the ocean ecosystem. The mission aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Blue Economy' vision, aiming for sustainable use of ocean resources to boost the country's economy, livelihoods, and job opportunities, and preserve ocean health.

India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft, en route to study the Sun at Lagrange Point 1, has shared stunning images of Earth and the Moon. Launched on September 2, Aditya-L1 is India's inaugural solar observatory mission. It has completed Earth-bound maneuvers and is heading nearly 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth to continuously observe the Sun without interruptions, offering real-time solar activity data. The primary payload, Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), will send 1,440 images daily for analysis. This mission aims to deepen understanding of solar eruptive events and their impact on space weather.

NASA has unveiled a photograph capturing India's lunar lander, Vikram, on the Moon's surface. The image displays Vikram as a small speck at the image's center, casting a dark shadow against the bright surroundings. Chandrayaan-3's successful landing occurred near the lunar south pole on August 23. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter snapped the photograph four days later. India joined an exclusive group of nations, including the US, the former Soviet Union, and China, to achieve a soft lunar landing. The lander and rover exceeded their mission objectives during their 10-day lunar exploration. They've now entered a sleep mode until September 22.

Indian scientists have introduced the world’s first rapid-response disaster hospital: Aarogya Maitri. This compact hospital features an operating theatre, a mini-ICU for critical patients, and ventilators for respiratory support during emergencies. Equipped with diagnostic tools and X-ray machines, it offers comprehensive care and is capable of full operation within 8 minutes. Designed for remote and underserved areas, its portability enables swift deployment. Comprising three frames with 12 mini cubes each, totaling 36 cubes, this hospital packs essential equipment and supplies efficiently, streamlining disaster response and ensuring timely medical assistance where resources are limited. [photo: @theindexofindia]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has succeeded in making its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander Vikram lift off and re-land softly a second time on the moon's surface. ISRO commanded Vikram's engines to fire, raising it about 40cm before touching down 30-40cm away. ISRO shared video capturing the smooth manoeuvre. All of Vikram's systems performed well in the hop experiment, and instruments were redeployed post-jump. The lander and Pragyan rover will soon enter hibernation as the lunar night approaches, after excelling in their mission. India has proven its ability to precisely control Vikram's launch and landing twice on the moon.

India's lunar rover has finished its historic walk across the moon's surface near the south pole after less than two weeks. The rover was put into sleep mode as the lunar daylight ended, according to India's space agency. It completed its assignments and transmitted the data collected back to Earth via the lander before shutting down. The rover and lander were only expected to operate for one lunar day. Now the rover's battery is fully charged and its solar panel positioned to receive light when the next sunrise occurs in a few weeks. Scientists are analyzing the data gathered, looking for signs of frozen water.