Blitz Bureau
THE Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received approval from the Union Government for its upcoming Venus Orbiting Satellite mission, named Shukrayaan, which is slated for launch in 2028. This announcement was made by Nilesh Desai, Director of ISRO, during a recent media interaction.
“The Indian government has recently given a nod to our Venus Orbiting Satellite — Shukrayaan… It will be launched in 2028… The idea of Chandrayaan 4 has been proposed as a follow up of Chandrayaan 3, where we will land not only on the moon but also will return with soil and rock samples,” Desai said.
Additionally, Desai unveiled plans for Chandrayaan 4, a follow-up to the successful Chandrayaan 3 mission. This ambitious project will be a joint effort between India and Japan, aiming for a precise landing at the Moon’s south pole at 90 degrees south latitude. This mission will also include a significantly heavier rover, weighing 350 kg—12 times the size of its predecessor. Although the project has not yet received full approval, Desai is optimistic that with governmental clearance, the mission could be executed by 2030.
