Event details
Oct
1
India's Historic Mission to the Moon's South Pole: Science and Engineering Innovations of Chandrayan-3
In 2023, India became the first nation in the
world to successfully soft-land on the far
side of the moon- its South Pole, previously
unknown to humankind. News articles providing
context of this landmark event here (link).
Dr. Somanath, former Chairman of ISRO during
its history-making Chandrayaan missions will
reflect on the human and technical dimensions
of India's journey to the lunar south pole.
He will present the overarching story of
ISRO's resilience, determination, and
engineering excellence, with focus on
innovations relating to propulsion systems,
space communications, and findings relevant
to extra-planetary biology and chemistry.
world to successfully soft-land on the far
side of the moon- its South Pole, previously
unknown to humankind. News articles providing
context of this landmark event here (link).
Dr. Somanath, former Chairman of ISRO during
its history-making Chandrayaan missions will
reflect on the human and technical dimensions
of India's journey to the lunar south pole.
He will present the overarching story of
ISRO's resilience, determination, and
engineering excellence, with focus on
innovations relating to propulsion systems,
space communications, and findings relevant
to extra-planetary biology and chemistry.
Speakers
Dr. S. Somanath, Former Space Commission and Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
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Date
October 1, 2025Time
4:30 p.m.Location
Louis A. Simpson International Building, A71Audience
University Sponsors
Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies