A HISTORIC JOURNEY TO THE MOON

(Young Creative Writers program - A comprehensive English language program to enhance the linguistic potential in children)

CHANDRAYAAN 3

Can you imagine being a part of a historic lunar landing?

Lunar: Related to the moon

We’re inviting you to step into the world of journalism to experience the thrill of reporting on an event that will go down in history!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind mock news report, where we’ll bring to life the awe-inspiring Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon. Get ready to feel the pulse of anticipating, the electric atmosphere, and the rush of breaking news.

Awe-inspiring: Causing you to feel great respect and admiration

Anticipating: The act of looking forward to something

On August 23^rd, 2023, at 5:27 PM IST, the spotlight will be on YOU as you become a news anchor, field reporter, or expert commentator. This is your chance to dive into history and share the excitement with your fellow participants.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the heart of the action? Prepare to report live on this monumental event, capturing every moment of this incredible journey as India takes another giant leap in space exploration.

Monumental: Of great importance

No matter your role, your voice will be part of this unique narrative, as we recreate the atmosphere of the Chandrayaan-3 landing like never before.

Save the date: August 23^rd 2023, at 5:27 PM IST. Get your journalistic instincts ready, as we make history together in the world of mock news reporting!

The countdown has begun. Will you seize this opportunity to be part of a legendary event?

Legendary:  very famous

Chandrayaan-3 (transl. Moon-craft) is the third and most recent Indian lunar exploration mission under the Chandrayaan programme of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization)

Watch the moment India launched its historic Moon mission Chandrayaan-3

It comprises a lander named Vikram and a rover named Pragyan similar to Chandrayaan-2.

The rover is carrying instruments which will focus on finding out about:

The physical characteristics of the surface of the Moon, the atmosphere close to the surface and the tectonic activity to study what goes on below the surface.

Chandrayaan 3 is expected to land on the South Pole of the Moon.

The south pole of the Moon is still largely unexplored.

It is an area that remains in shadow and scientists say it means there is a possibility of water in areas that are permanently shadowed.

One of the major goals of Chandrayaan-3 is to hunt for water ice which, scientists say, could support human habitation on the Moon in future.

Habitation: Place to live

Let’s meet the brains behind Chandrayaan-3

S Somanath – Director ISRO

The Mastermind of the Chandrayaan 3 mission

He has also boosted other key mission like Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan.

P Veeramuthuvel

The project director and the visionary of the mission.

Visionary: The person who dreamt of this and made the dream come true

S Unnikrishnan Nair

The head of VSSC and the maker of the LVM3 rocket. He and his team are responsible for various vital aspects of the mission.

Vital: Important

A Rajarajan

The director of SDSC SHAR, India’s main spaceport in Sriharikota. He is also the chairman of LAB, which gives the green signal of the launch.

Gives the green signal:  Approves/Allows

M Sankaran

He is leading the satellite team to meet India’s needs in communication, navigation, remote sensing, meteorology and inter – planetary exploration.

Chayan Dutta

The deputy project director for Chandrayaan 3 and the leader of the on board command telemetry, data handling and storage system.

Put yourselves in the shoes of a journalist reporting live from ISRO as you catch the lunar buzz from India’s space hub.

Get in quick interviews of those who pioneered this mission.

Assignment

Pretend you are a journalist and your friend is a space scientist from ISRO

Role play your interviews with your batchmates.

Or you could role play your interview with a friend from your school or building.

Record it and send it across as HW.

Pertinent words

Lunar: Related to the moon

Awe-inspiring: Causing you to feel great respect and admiration

Anticipating: The act of looking forward to something

Monumental: Of great importance

Legendary:  very famous

Habitation: Place to live

Visionary: The person who dreamt of this and made the dream come true

Vital: Important

Gives the green signal:  Approves/Allows