Let's know about the 7 talented women scientists of ISRO who have contributed to Chandrayaan 3, a huge success!

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Chandrayaan 3 took off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, India on 14 July 2023.

Launching Details.

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Dressed in the traditional saree, these brilliant women scientists of ISRO are symbols of India's scientific achievements and cultural pride. We are proud of them.

TRAVEL DETAILS

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India's "Rocket Woman". Native village Lucknow. Bachelor's Degree in Physics. Joined ISRO in 1997. Mission Director of Chandrayaan-2. Deputy Operations Director of Mangalyaan! Published 20+ research papers.

1. Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava

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Part of the Mars Orbiter Mission - "Mangalyaan" . She has co-authored a research paper on Mission Planning - Analysis and Operations.

2.. Nandini Harinath

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Expertise in development and testing of optical and IR sensors/instruments/payloads (cameras and imaging spectrometers). Active participation in the Mars Orbiter Mission Team.

3. Maumita Dutta

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First woman to become Satellite Project Director in ISRO. Now a retired scientist and project director. Contact Satellite Technology Experts!

4. Anuradha T.K.

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A Scientist and systems engineer. Involved in sending the Mars rover to Mars. Graduated from Nirma Institute of Technology!

5. Meenal Rohit

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Awarded the Best Woman Scientist Award in 2006. Worked as Project Director of Chandrayaan 3.

6. Muthiah Vanitha

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Experience of more than 100 space missions. Director of Gaganyaan - Human Space Program.

7. V R Lalithambika

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Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed on the South Pole of the Moon on 23 August 2023 at 18:04 hrs.

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India has now become the first country to land near the South Pole, a new destination ever since traces of water were discovered on the moon.

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Collecting data to help scientists learn more about the history and evolution of our closest celestial neighbor – the Moon!

Purpose of Chandrayaan 3

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The budget of Chandrayaan 3 is around Rs. 615 crores which is very less as compared to other lunar missions. 

Cost of Chandrayaan 3

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NAMES :Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover! Propulsion Module & Lander Module. This is for Landing & data collection.

Lander and Rover

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