On Saturday, India could become the fourth country ever to land on the lunar surface.
Tag: Space and Astronomy
Five Women Who Made the Moon Landing Possible
That “giant leap for mankind” happened thanks to plenty of women.
1969: Soviet Spacecraft Reaches Moon, but Crash Landing Is Suspected
The uncrewed Luna 15 was launched three days before Apollo 11. But an abrupt end to its work raised suspicions it had crashed.
India Launches Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission on Second Try
Last week, scientists abruptly called off the historic launch right before liftoff. A second attempt on Monday was a success.
France Nudges Europe Into Space Race, Where It Lags Behind
Fifty years after the Apollo 11 mission, a new French plan for a space command must overcome the reluctance of its European allies to weaponize space.
Europe Billed Its Answer to GPS as More Robust. It’s Been Mostly Down for Days.
The European Union sees the service as a way to end the bloc’s reliance on GPS, which the American military controls.
After Delay of Chandrayaan-2 Launch, Indians Are Disappointed but Confident
The country had been watching, eager for India to seize its place in space with a lunar landing. Scientists say the mission is still on — they just don’t know when.
India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Launch Is Delayed
The country’s hopes to become the fourth to land on the moon were put on hold Monday.
India’s Shooting for the Moon, and the Country Is Pumped
The country’s plans to launch an unmanned rover into space were delayed at the last moment, but it is determined to join a select group of nations.
India’s Going to the Moon, and the Country Is Pumped
India will launch an unmanned rover into space on Monday. If successful, India will join a select group of nations capable of reaching the moon.