ISRO’s Shukrayaan mission, approved by the Indian government, is set to explore Venus and will feature advanced scientific instruments, including synthetic aperture radar (SAR). This mission marks India’s first dedicated effort to study Venus, aiming to enhance our understanding of its atmosphere, surface, and geological activity.
The Shukrayaan mission is scheduled for launch in 2028, with potential backup dates in 2026 and 2031 depending on optimal planetary alignment and other logistical considerations.
Examine Venus’s atmosphere, paying particular attention to its sulfuric acid clouds and dense, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere.
Utilizing SAR technology, map the surface features and examine geological processes.
Examine the planet’s subsurface tectonics and possible volcanic activity.
By imaging Venus’s surface through its dense cloud cover, this high-resolution radar will be able to gather data day and night, regardless of the weather.
These instruments will help investigate the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere.
This will aid in the study of geological activity and underlying formations.
Earth-like planets’ evolution.
Venus’s severe climatic dynamics and possible geological activity.
the relationship between the planet’s ionosphere and solar winds.
After successful trips to the Moon and Mars, this mission not only places India among a select few countries exploring Venus, but it also strengthens ISRO’s capabilities in deep-space exploration.
