Following the impressive attempt to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2019, Indian scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) were determined to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger with another mission to the moon, i.e. ‘Chandrayaan -3’.
After three years of relentless dedication and effort, Dr. Ritu Karidhal, with her team of expert scientists, initiated their moon mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
With hard work, sweat, and tears, ISRO geared up to take a ‘giant leap’ in space exploration under the leadership of The Rocket Woman of India -Ritu Karidhal . The mission aims to rectify the previous failure and successfully land on the moon’s surface. If everything goes as planned, India will proudly join the elite club of countries that have accomplished this feat, alongside the United States, Russia, and China.
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Ritu’s Mission & Triumph: The Woman Who Made Chandrayaan-3 A Reality
Meet Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, a senior scientist at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), who has earned the nickname ‘India’s Rocket Woman’ for her outstanding accomplishments. She was born and raised in Lucknow and graduated with a Master’s degree in Physics from Lucknow University in 1996. Her interest in aeronautical engineering inspired her to pursue an MTech at the renowned Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru’s Department of Aerospace Engineering.
Ritu Karidhal Srivastava has been a driving force behind numerous key space missions since joining ISRO in 1997, creating a lasting impression on India’s space programme. Notably, she was an essential part of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also known as Mangalyaan, as the Deputy Operations Director. Among her many contributions, Ritu Karidhal Srivastava has also been involved in significant other missions like Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2, GSAT-6A, GSAT-7A and now Chandrayaan-3.
She even received multiple awards for her outstanding efforts, including the ISRO Young Scientist Award in 2007, the ISRO Team Award for MOM in 2015, the ASI Team Award, and the Women Achievers in Aerospace Award in 2017.
Srivastava continues to advance India’s space exploration efforts with her hard work and devotion, encouraging future generations to reach for the stars and beyond.
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According to the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Somanath S; the organization is nearing completion of XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite), a significant mission that marks India’s first dedicated effort in polarimetry. This mission aims to investigate and research the multiple dynamics of strong astronomical X-ray sources, especially under challenging circumstances.
In addition to XPoSat, ISRO is working hard to prepare for the Aditya-L1 mission, focusing on studying the Sun in depth. The objective of this mission is to improve our knowledge of our nearest star and all of its facets.
Additionally, ISRO has been discussing the creation of a satellite devoted to the research of extrasolar planets.
With these ambitious missions in the works, ISRO is advancing the boundaries of space research and strengthening India’s position in the scientific world at large.
Lastly, Ritu Karidhal stands as an extraordinary figure, earning the title of India’s ‘Rocket Woman’ with her invaluable contributions to the Chandrayaan-3 mission and other prestigious projects at ISRO. With her visionary guidance, Chandrayaan-3 is set to make history, marking another remarkable achievement for the nation’s space exploration endeavours.
