The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its mission to Venus, with the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), Report informs referring to India Today.
The Indian space agency has announced that the spacecraft will take a total of 112 days to travel to Earth's mysterious twin.
The spacecraft is scheduled to launch on March 29, 2028. Shukrayaan-1, will mark India's first foray into exploring the inner planet.
The mission will utilise ISRO's powerful LVM-3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) rocket to propel the spacecraft on its 112-day journey to Venus. The orbiter is expected to reach its destination on July 19, 2028, showcasing India's growing capabilities in interplanetary exploration.
VOM aims to study Venus's atmosphere, surface, and geological features using a suite of sophisticated scientific instruments. The mission's primary objectives include investigating the planet's atmospheric composition, surface characteristics, and potential volcanic or seismic activity.
The spacecraft will carry an array of cutting-edge instruments, including synthetic aperture radar, infrared and ultraviolet cameras, and sensors to study Venus's ionosphere. These tools will help scientists unravel the mysteries of Venus's thick, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere and explore the possibility of active volcanoes on the planet's surface.