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ISRO finalizes scientific payloads for Shukrayaan-1 Venus Orbiter Mission

Science and Technology | Dated: 01 Nov 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on November 1, 2025, that it has finalized the suite of scientific instruments (payloads) for its upcoming Venus Orbiter Mission, 'Shukrayaan-1'. The mission, expected to launch in late 2026 or 2027, will study the surface and atmosphere of Venus, including the sulfuric acid clouds.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Shukrayaan-1 is the planned Venus Orbiter Mission by ISRO.
  • Payloads include a high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to map the Venusian surface.
  • The mission will also investigate the "Venusian lightning" phenomenon.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Venus is often called Earth's "twin sister" due to its similar size and mass.
  • The mission will aim to understand the runaway greenhouse effect that makes Venus the hottest planet.
  • The payloads were selected after a review of proposals from various Indian scientific institutions.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of ISRO's planned mission to Venus?

Correct Answer: Shukrayaan-1

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About ISRO

  • (i) Full Form: Indian Space Research Organisation (ii) Formed: 15 August 1969 (iii) Headquarters: Bengaluru (iv) Chairman: S. Somanath (as of Nov 2025).