14/07/2023
Chandrayaan-3 is India's third lunar exploration mission. It is a follow-up mission to Chandrayaan-2, which was launched in 2019. The primary objective of Chandrayaan-3 is to land a rover on the Moon's surface and conduct scientific experiments.
Chandrayaan-3 is being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission suffered a setback when the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-2 crash-landed on the lunar surface in September 2019. However, ISRO decided to proceed with Chandrayaan-3 to accomplish its goal of landing on the Moon.
The mission will consist of an orbiter, lander, and rover. The orbiter will remain in a circular orbit around the Moon, providing communication support between the lander and Earth. The lander will carry the rover to the lunar surface and facilitate its safe landing. The rover will explore the surface, collect data, and perform scientific experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology and composition.
Chandrayaan-3 will utilize lessons learned from the Chandrayaan-2 mission to improve its chances of success. It is expected to incorporate design modifications and enhancements to address the issues faced during the previous mission. The launch date for Chandrayaan-3 has not been announced yet, but it is anticipated to take place in the near future.
Overall, Chandrayaan-3 aims to continue India's pursuit of lunar exploration, expand scientific knowledge, and contribute to the global understanding of the Moon.
