Shukrayaan-1, the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) is planned for launch on March 29, 2028, by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Indian space program has made great strides forward with this mission. Venus is commonly referred to as Earth’s twin, and the mission of Shukrayaan-1 is to investigate this intriguing celestial body.
The orbiter, which will be launched into Venus’ orbit on July 19, 2028, will continue its 112-day voyage powered by ISRO’s LVM-3 rocket. The mission adds to the world’s understanding of our solar system and demonstrates India’s increasing space exploration capabilities.
The sophisticated scientific equipment on board Shukrayaan-1 can analyse the makeup of Venus’s atmosphere, create detailed maps of the planet’s surface, and even identify seismic or volcanic eruptions. This mission seeks to shed light on the perplexing phenomena caused by Venus’s thick atmosphere and harsh surface conditions.
Important scientific goals, as stated by ISRO, involve studying Venus’s airglow, subsurface features, solar X-rays near the planet, and atmospheric dust. Aerobraking and thermal management systems will be tested in Venus’s severe environment as part of the mission to demonstrate new technology.
