Chandrayaan-3 mission: India has become the first country in the world to successfully land a lander module on the Moon’s south pole with the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. India is also the fourth country to have set foot on the moon, following the United States, China, and Russia. At the historic moment, feelings ran high at ISRO’s mission control in Bengaluru.
The historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Wednesday at 6:04 p.m. marked a turning point in India’s space odyssey. As the nation came together to support our scientists and the Chandrayaan-3 mission, Assam’s brilliant minds shone as shining examples of success in this enormous undertaking. Nationwide, there was a palpable sense of joy and celebration as people remembered this significant occasion. Recognizing the significance of this accomplishment, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provided live coverage of the historic event on its official website.
Five Assamese scientists at ISRO who contribute to Chandrayaan-3 mission
Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the lunar surface is a glorious and historic moment for India. ISRO scholars have struggled enough for this success. Among the scientists involved in this mission, there are five scientists from Assam who worked in various capacities. Here’s what you need to know about.
Chayan Dutta: Lakhimpur-based scientist Chayan Dutta was responsible for Chandrayaan-3 mission in terms of onboard cannon, telemetry, data handling and stage management. Earlier, he was also involved in Chandrayaan-2 operation. He obtained his Master’s degree from Guwahati University and received his M.Tech degree from Tezpur University.
Nidhi Sharma, a sister-in-law of Tinsukia, is involved in Chandrayaan-3. Scientist Nidhi Sharma has been involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission since its inception. For the last 10 years, ISRO has been working as a scientist and has been involved in Chandrayaan-2 before that. Nidhi Sharma, who is currently expecting a 5-month-old child, has given the countrymen the right idea of togetherness and work.
Dr. Baharul Islam Barbhuiyan, a scientist from Chayadband village in Hailakandi, was instrumental in the successful operation of Chandrayaan-3. In this historic success, scientist Bahrul Islam got a PhD degree from Aligarh Muslim University in Islam and joined ISRO in 2009.
Udyutka Kalita: Another young scientist from Assam who has been involved in ISRO’s Chandra mission is Udyutka Kalita. She is the daughter of Suren Kalita, a resident of Bahbari Satra in Jamugurihat.
Y Vishal Singh: Another young scientist from Assam, 28-year-old Y Vishal Singh, is in charge of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. He was part of this missile’s thermal control team. Scientist Vishal hails from Tuko area of Ramangar, close to Shilchar city.
