Shukrayaan 1 mission: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) after two recent successful missions, Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L-1, is ready for another space expedition. The upcoming mission will be focused on Venus. According to ISRO Chairman S Somnath, the Venus mission, also known as Shukrayaan-1, is progressing. The mission is set, and a number of payloads are currently under development.
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What is Shukrayaan 1?
Shukrayaan 1 will be ISRO’s first trip to Venus. The name Shukrayaan is a combination of two Sanskrit words, ‘Shukra’ meaning Venus and ‘Yaana’ referring to the wearer. ISRO conceived its Venus mission in 2012, but the mission was delayed.
Now, after two mega achievements, ISRO is focusing on developing the Venus Orbiter mission. ISRO states that Shukrayaan-I will be launched on either GSLV Mk II or GSLV Mk III. It will carry high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and ground-penetrating radar to reveal the mysteries of the hottest planet in the solar system.
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What is the launch date of Shukrayaan-1?
Earlier, the launch of ISRO’s Venus Orbiter, Shukrayaan I was scheduled for mid-2023, but the pandemic pushed the date further. However, in May 2022, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stated that the mission was planned to launch in December 2024, with an alternative launch date of 2031.
NASA has expressed concern about the current viability of life on Venus. However, some scientists have not ruled out the possibility of bacteria in Venus’ upper atmosphere, where the pressure is closer to that of the Earth’s surface.
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What are the objectives of Shukrayaan-1?
- The main goal of the mission is to conduct a thorough investigation of the planet Venus. It includes the examination of Venus’ surface and atmosphere, as well as the study of its structure, dynamics and geological composition.
- The technique used in Shukrayaan 1 will be able to capture high-resolution images regardless of day, night and in all weather conditions.
- The Venus Orbiter mission will investigate surface processes and shallow subsurface stratigraphy.
- This mission will study the interaction of the solar wind with the ionosphere of Venus, emissions, volcanic activity, cloud cover and other characteristics of the planet.
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What is the significance of the Shukrayaan 1 mission?
- Shukrayaan 1 will help study exoplanet environments and the evolution of Earth-like planets.
- It will be useful for simulating Earth’s climate and will serve as a warning about how drastically the planet’s climate could change.
According to a PTI report, ISRO Chairman Somanath said the space agency is also working on two satellites to study space temperature and its impact on Earth besides planning a mission to explore the planet Venus and conceptualize a project to land a spacecraft on Earth. month.
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