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India's Moon Lander Just Took Off Again and Landed in a Different Place
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:07 pm
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:07 pm
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After safely landing on the lunar surface last month, India's Vikram Moon lander just pulled off its next daring stunt.
The lander fired up its engines, causing it to float 15 inches above the lunar surface, then moved laterally. Moments later it landed again, roughly 11 to 15 inches away from where it was sitting previously.
A clip shared by the Indian Space Research Organization shows the view from the lander as the cratered lunar surface goes up in a cloud of dust. Seconds later, the lander's view clears up again, showing a slightly altered landing spot.
"Vikram soft-landed on the Moon again!" the ISRO's update reads.
It's an impressive feat that again demonstrates India's growing off-world prowess.
"All systems performed nominally and are healthy," the ISRO wrote.
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Shortly after landing on the lunar surface two weeks ago, Vikram released a smaller, six-wheeled rover dubbed Pragyaan, which has been exploring the surrounding area for signs of water ice since.
Vikram's successful flight was performed shortly before it and its rover cousin were scheduled to take a prolonged nap. Early Monday morning, the lander entered sleep mode.
"Vikram will fall asleep next to Pragyan once the solar power is depleted and the battery is drained," the ISRO tweeted on Monday. "Hoping for their awakening, around September 22, 2023."
The stakes are pretty high. If Vikram fails to get up from its slumber, it could be game over for the mission.
"Hoping for a successful awakening for another set of assignments!" the ISRO tweeted over the weekend. "Else, it will forever stay there as India's lunar ambassador."
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Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:11 pm to stendulkar
At first I was like, "man, I wish America still cared about doing cool shite like this" but then I was like, "that's awesome, India, but we have a fricking helicopter on Mars".
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:11 pm to stendulkar
Looking for bob and vagene.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:13 pm to billjamin
The moon is made out of green curry
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:13 pm to stendulkar
India’s space program >>>> Russia’s
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:14 pm to stendulkar
Their name is Bharat, bigot
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:14 pm to stendulkar
Enough all is reading this with a Paki accent?
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:17 pm to stendulkar
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India's Moon Lander Just Took Off Again and Landed in a Different Place
That’s pretty awesome!
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causing it to float 15 inches above the lunar surface, then moved laterally. Moments later it landed again, roughly 11 to 15 inches away
Never mind, not impressed.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:17 pm to stendulkar
Told y'all it is a hologram. The light hit it wrong and we're only getting the green hue.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:18 pm to stendulkar
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The lander fired up its engines, causing it to float 15 inches above the lunar surface, then moved laterally. Moments later it landed again, roughly 11 to 15 inches away from where it was sitting previously.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:34 pm to boxcarbarney
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The moon is made out of green curry
Green curry is Thai food, baw
I like the idea though
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:57 pm to stendulkar
quote:I bet the Pragyaan has a kick arse extended warranty.
a smaller, six-wheeled rover dubbed Pragyaan
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:59 pm to Kcrad
I bet the Pragyaan has a kick arse extended warranty.
—Yeah but try getting tech support on the phone
—Yeah but try getting tech support on the phone
Posted on 9/6/23 at 6:21 pm to stendulkar
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The lander fired up its engines, causing it to float 15 inches above the lunar surface, then moved laterally. Moments later it landed again, roughly 11 to 15 inches away from where it was sitting previously.
They intended to go much farther, but something fricked up. Now, they're on hold with customer service.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 6:23 pm to stendulkar
Sounds like India was finally invited to the “space studio”
Posted on 9/6/23 at 6:30 pm to stendulkar
Yeah, well GOOD LUCK calling in problems or issues…..that Indian call center is horrible!!!
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