Monday, November 17, 2008

S&T Watch-37: "Tricolor on the Moon!"

The Moon Impact Probe (MIP) onboard Chandrayaan-1 successfully ejected and landed on the lunar surface. With the Tricolor painted on its sides, the probe marks the presence of India on the moon. India thus becomes the 4th member of the elite club.
Source: The Hindu, Madurai, November 15, 2008.
Detailed Wikipedia article on "MOON IMPACT PROBE":
Grateful thanks to The Hindu and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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