What is Chandrayaan 3?
Chandrayaan 3 is India’s third lunar exploration mission, planned and implemented by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is a follow-up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which partially failed after its lander and rover couldn’t execute a soft-landing on the Moon.
The name “Chandrayaan” means “Moon Chariot” in Sanskrit. The mission’s logo features a chariot with a crescent moon in the background.
When will Chandrayaan 3 launch?
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is scheduled to launch on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The lander and rover are expected to land on the Moon on August 23, 2023.
What are the objectives of Chandrayaan 3?
The main objectives of the Chandrayaan-3 mission are:
To achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface near the south pole.
To deploy the rover and carry out in-situ scientific experiments on the lunar surface.
To develop and demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary missions.
What is different about Chandrayaan 3?
There are a few key differences between Chandrayaan 3 and Chandrayaan-2:
Chandrayaan-3 will not have an orbiter.
Chandrayaan-3 will have a stronger lander, capable of withstanding greater landing velocities.
Chandrayaan-3 will have a new rover, with improved mobility and scientific payloads.
Why is the south pole important?
The south pole of the Moon is a very important region for scientific study. It is thought to be rich in water ice, which could be a valuable resource for future human exploration. The south pole is also home to a number of craters that may have been formed by impacts from comets or asteroids. These craters could contain valuable information about the early history of the Moon.
How can I learn more about Chandrayaan 3?
You can learn more about Chandrayaan 3 by visiting the ISRO website.
Here are some additional facts about Chandrayaan 3:
The lander and rover will be launched together on a GSLV MkIII rocket.
The lander will be called Vikram, and the rover will be called Pragyan.
The lander will weigh about 3,800 kilograms, and the rover will weigh about 26 kilograms.
The lander and rover will be powered by solar panels.
The lander and rover will communicate with Earth through the ISRO’s Deep Space Network.
ISRO is confident that Chandrayaan 3 will be a success. The agency has learned from the mistakes of Chandrayaan-2, and the new lander and rover are much more advanced. ISRO is also using the latest technology to ensure the success of the mission.
Chandrayaan 3 is a significant milestone for India’s space program. It will be the first time that India has soft-landed a spacecraft on the lunar surface near the south pole. The mission will also help India to develop and demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary missions.
I am excited to see what Chandrayaan 3 will discover. The mission has the potential to make major scientific discoveries, and it could also pave the way for future human exploration of the Moon.
By, Varsha P.