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Aug 30, 2023 · Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. Chandrayan-3 consists of Lander and Rover configuration. The lander which made the soft landing on the moon is called Vikram and Rover which would explore the lunar surface is called Pragyaan.
Aug 23, 2024 · Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out by the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) payload, which was part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The findings reveal the first analysis of the composition of the topsoil in the Moon’s southern latitudes. Source- Indian Express.
Chandrayaan 2. Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second unmanned lunar mission. It is the 1st Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on moon with indigenous technology. The main aim of the Chandrayaan-2 mission was to conduct a detailed study of moon for a better understanding of its origin and evolution. It sought to soft land on the lunar South ...
Aug 26, 2023 · The Chandrayaan-3 mission, while still on the near side, has managed to land Vikram the closest ever to the lunar South Pole. The coordinates of Chandrayaan-3 at 69.36 S and 32.34 E make it about 600 km away from the South Pole. The choice of being as close as possible to the South Pole was to get closer to a “permanently shadowed region ...
Dec 7, 2023 · Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters” published in “Indian Express” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? ISRO has successfully brought back the Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 from a lunar orbit to an orbit around Earth after it completed its original mission objectives.
Aug 24, 2023 · There are two payloads on the Rover, designed to study the chemical and mineral composition of the lunar surface and to determine the composition of elements such as magnesium, aluminum and iron in the lunar soil and rocks. The Lander Module (LM) of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission has made a successful landing on the Moon’s surface.
Jul 15, 2023 · Source: Indian Express. Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission. It is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. Objectives: 1) To demonstrate Safe and Soft Landing on Lunar Surface 2) To demonstrate Rover roving on the moon and 3) To conduct in-situ ...
Aug 24, 2023 · What is Chandrayaan-3? Click Here to read. The Chandrayaan-3 payloads will further the science learnings of the two predecessor missions by studying lunar quakes, mineral compositions, and the electrons and ions near the surface of the Moon. The mission will attempt to study water-ice, the presence of which was detected by Chandrayaan-1 ...
Jul 18, 2023 · Chandrayaan-3 further cements India’s position as a technological leader in space and astrophysics sectors. Inspiring future generations: The mission is expected to inspire India’s future scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of scientific research and technological innovation within the country.
Jul 14, 2023 · Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Chandrayaan-3: To moon, with love” published in “India Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Awareness in the field of space. News: India is preparing for its second moon landing mission, Chandrayaan-3. This mission comes after the first attempt with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019 ...
