Chandrayaan-3 is set to embark on an advanced mission to softly land on the moon and showcase its rover’s navigation capabilities. This mission is part of India’s lunar exploration efforts. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is leading this initiative, with the aim of demonstrating the feasibility of successful moon landings. The spacecraft will consist of a module, a lander named Vikram, and a six-wheeled mini-rover called Pragyan. Their goal is to explore the lunar South Pole region and gather valuable data. Launch is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. EDT from the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Andhra province of Sriharikota, with a backup window until Wednesday, after which a delay until September would be necessary if the launch doesn’t occur. India’s most powerful rocket, the GSLV Mk III, will be utilized to carry the 8,600-pound payload. The landing is projected to take place on August 23 or 24, pending no launch setbacks. During its mission, Pragyan will collect data on soil temperature using a thermal probe. These temperature measurements will provide insights into the presence, stability, and mobility of water on the moon. Equipped with various instruments such as a mass spectrometer and a seismograph, the rover aims to analyze soil composition and monitor moon quakes, offering valuable information about the moon’s internal structure. The previous lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, encountered difficulties during the landing phase in 2019. However, extensive modifications have been made to ensure the success of Chandrayaan-3. Unlike its predecessor, Chandrayaan-3 will not carry an orbiter as the previous orbiter is still operational and transmitting data. India’s lunar exploration journey began in 2008 with Chandrayaan-1, which confirmed the presence of water molecules on the moon’s surface.
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