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T+257: Chandrayaan-3, Luna-25, and the Deep Space Network (with Scott Tilley)
Aug 31, 2023
Scott Tilley, space enthusiast and expert in Chandrayaan-3 and Luna-25, discusses ISRO's success, the mystery behind Luna-25, challenges of finding evidence, and the limitations of the Deep Space Network.
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- The success of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission showcases the country's efficiency and practicality in lunar exploration, emphasizing the importance of precision landing and throttleable engines for lunar landers.
- The lack of transparency and independent verification of Russia's Luna-25 mission raises concerns about its credibility and adherence to principles of open exploration, highlighting the need for transparency in space missions.
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Chandra and 3 Lunar Mission
The Indian mission, Chandra and 3, successfully landed on the moon. The mission was carried out transparently, with minor discrepancies like rounding numbers for timing purposes. The spacecraft was oriented to maximize power generation and demonstrated the Indian Space Program's efficiency and practicality. The mission, conducted on a budget, showcased precision landing and the importance of throttleable engines for lunar landers. The spacecraft's solar panels were carefully positioned to optimize power generation. The mission's success demonstrated India's calculated and careful approach to lunar exploration.
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