Luna-25, Russia's first mission to the Moon in 47 years, is on a scientific mission to the lunar south pole, and may closely coincide with, or even slightly precede, Chandrayaan-3’s touchdown on the Moon. Girish Linganna delves into the mission's timelines, objectives, and scientific tools
The mission's next phase involves separating the Landing Module, Vikram, containing the rover Pragyan, from the Propulsion Module. The lander will then undergo de-orbiting manoeuvres, concluding with a controlled powered landing on the Moon's surface around August 23 or 24. Girish Linganna explains
The P-800 Oniks missiles, similar to the Russian BrahMos, pose a challenge for Ukraine's air defence systems due to their low altitude and hypersonic speed. The missiles' manoeuvrability and jamming capabilities make them difficult to intercept. Girish Linganna explains
This development will enable Light Combat Aircraft Tejas pilots to gain experience in mountain warfare, which differs from the plains and plateaus in South and Western India, Aerospace & Defence Analyst Girish Linganna said
India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has achieved a major milestone by successfully completing its orbits around the Earth and is now positioned in the translunar orbit. The Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is scheduled for August 5, 2023, Girish Linganna explains
Washington's desire to sell fighter jets to Argentina is a setback for China and India, as they have also submitted their proposals to provide fighter jets to the South American country. Reportedly, Russia has extended an offer to sell its MiG-35 fighter aircraft to Buenos Aires.
It is reliably understood that if the Kremlin requests military assistance, Cuba is highly likely to provide support to Russia. Furthermore, the growing military cooperation between Belarus and Cuba is expected to generate uncertainty in their respective geopolitical situations. Girish Linganna reports
ISRO is preparing for the PSLV-C56 mission, scheduled for launch from Sriharikota on July 30. Besides the DS-SAR satellite, the PSLV-C56 mission will also include six other co-passenger satellites from Singapore. Defence, Aerospace analyst Girish Linganna explains
Over the next year, China's naval capabilities are projected to strengthen, leading to an anticipated expansion of its presence in international waters. As per assessments, China is likely to actively establish connections with countries possessing strategic locations for naval operations. Girish Linganna reports
When the spacecraft goes beyond the antenna's field of view, ISRO's operators encounter the task of tracking and commanding it from remote locations. Fortunately, ISRO has forged collaborative partnerships with various nations, allowing them to leverage additional ground stations across the globe. Girish Linganna reports
