The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans to launch its first mission to Venus, titled Shukrayaan-1, to study the planet's surface and atmosphere.
The mission is set for liftoff on March 29, 2028, according to Indian news outlet India Today.
ISRO's Shukrayaan-1 probe will take nearly 112 days to reach Venus, with an expected arrival date of July 19, 2028.
This mission marks India's first attempt to explore the internal structure of the planet, including its atmosphere and volcanic activity.
The spacecraft will be launched using ISRO’s LVM-3 rocket, equipped with a powerful engine that will adjust the probe’s trajectory as it travels toward Venus.
The mission will focus on several key scientific objectives, including analyzing the chemical composition of Venus’s atmosphere, mapping its surface, and studying any volcanic activity.
These observations could provide critical insights into one of the solar system's most enigmatic planets, often referred to as Earth’s "sister planet" due to their similar size and composition.
The Indian government has allocated a budget of 12.3 billion rupees (approximately $150 million) to fund the mission, which will be equipped with state-of-the-art instruments to conduct its research.
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