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Srinivas Hegde, the mission director of India’s inaugural moon mission Chandrayaan-1, passed away on Friday in Bengaluru. Chandrayaan-1 was India’s first lunar mission, notable for discovering water molecules on the moon. He is survived by his wife and two sons.At the age of 71, Hegde passed away in a private hospital while undergoing treatment. He is survived by his wife and two sons.Hegde, who served at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for over three decades, played a crucial role in several landmark missions, prominently Chandrayaan-1 launched in 2008. India's first lunar mission achieved the significant discovery of water molecules on the moon.After retiring from ISRO, he was involved with Bengaluru-based start-up Team Indus, a participant in the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE competition.

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National :Srinivas Hegde Dies: Chandrayaan-1 Mission Director Passes Away at 71

Srinivas Hegde, the mission director of India’s inaugural moon mission Chandrayaan-1, passed away on Friday in Bengaluru. Chandrayaan-1 was ... ...