The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located at Hanle, Ladakh. Operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, it houses a 2-meter aperture optical-infrared telescope used for astronomical research, including observing distant stars, galaxies and cosmic phenomena.
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India’s third mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, was launched on July 14, 2023. This mission aimed to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface and conduct scientific experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon.
India’s second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2, was launched on July 22, 2019. This mission aimed to explore the lunar south pole region and included an orbiter, lander and rover to conduct scientific investigations.
India’s first mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-1, was launched on October 22, 2008. This mission was pivotal in enhancing India’s capabilities in space exploration and provided valuable data about the Moon’s surface and mineral composition.
Asteroids are rocky bodies primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, while comets are icy bodies that originate from the Kuiper Belt or Oort Cloud, developing tails when approaching the Sun.