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ISRO announces launch window for Venus Orbiter Mission "Shukrayaan-1" in 2028.

Science & Tech | Dated: 26 Nov 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially announced that its Venus Orbiter Mission, named "Shukrayaan-1", is scheduled for launch in March 2028. The mission aims to study the surface and atmosphere of Venus, often called Earth's "twin sister" due to their similar size and mass.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Shukrayaan-1 will carry a high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to map the Venusian surface, which is shrouded in thick clouds of sulfuric acid.
  • The mission seeks to understand the planet's atmospheric chemistry, solar wind interaction, and potential volcanic activity.
  • This will be India's first mission to Venus, following successful interplanetary missions to Mars (Mangalyaan) and the Moon (Chandrayaan).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Mission Name: Shukrayaan-1.
  • Target Planet: Venus.
  • Launch Year: 2028.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming Venus Orbiter Mission?

Correct Answer: Shukrayaan-1

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About ISRO

  • Chairman – S. Somanath
  • HQ – Bengaluru