[astro-ph.IM] The orbiter of the Chandrayaan-3 mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) carries an experimental payload called SHAPE (Spectro-polarimetry of HAbitable Planet Earth). This payload makes disc-integrated observations […]
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![The PM showing the mounted SHAPE instrument (left) along with the zoomed in view (right). Three major sub-systems are also marked. -- [astro-ph.IM]](https://i0.wp.com/astrobiology.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Shaping-SHAPE.png?resize=1200%2C714&ssl=1)
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Shaping SHAPE – A Spectro-polarimeter Onboard Chandrayaan-3 To Observe Earth As An Exoplanet
[astro-ph.IM] Spectro-polarimetry of HAbitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) is an experimental instrument onboard the Propulsion Module (Orbiter) of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, designed to perform disc-integrated spectro-polarimetric observations of Earth from lunar […]
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Planetary Analog Sites In The Indian Subcontinent And The Indian Ocean: Underexplored Environments Suited For Astrobiological And Space Research
The central objective of astrobiology is to evaluate the habitability of other planetary bodies and given the high cost and logistical complexity of space missions, preliminary investigations of planetary analog […]
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Offworld Biology: Space Microalgae Cell Culture Bags
Cell culture bags are shown filled with microalgae and growth media at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).
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Using Orbital Radar To Explore An Ice Planet
This artist’s concept depicts the NISAR satellite orbiting Earth over Antarctica. Short for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, the mission is an equal collaboration between the NASA and the Indian Space […]