

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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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Comparing Budgets and Accomplishments of Planetary Missions, Importance of Throttleable Engines, and Gatekeeping Discussions on Lunar Landing Location
04:46 • 2min
Spacecraft Orientation and Solar Panels
07:10 • 11min
Russian Space Agency's Radio Frequencies and Sky Scanning for Spacecraft
18:23 • 2min
Uncertainty and Lack of Evidence
19:58 • 13min
The Challenges of Finding Evidence of Luna-25 and the Limitations of the Deep Space Network
33:00 • 18min
Insights on Practical Aspects of Space Exploration and Acknowledgements
51:19 • 3min