By completing its first week and a little more on the Moon, India’s Chandrayaan 3 mission has accomplished a huge accomplishment. On August 23, this mission, which was overseen by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), made history by becoming the first nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the lunar south pole.
This feat is a watershed moment for India’s space program and has ignited a great deal of enthusiasm for space exploration in the nation. Here are the the details on current state on the Chandrayaan 3.
Chandrayaan 3 Current Status
The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, both of which were launched from the Chandrayaan-3 orbiter on August 20, make up the mission.
After traveling through space, the lander made its historic lunar landing on August 23, and the rover was then released on August 27.
Since then, the Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover have been busily exploring the lunar terrain, and the Pragyan rover has made remarkable progress in just one week on the Moon.
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Pragyan Rover clicked an image of Vikram Lander this morning.
The 'image of the mission' was taken by the Navigation Camera onboard the Rover (NavCam).
NavCams for the Chandrayaan-3 Mission are developed by the Laboratory for… pic.twitter.com/Oece2bi6zE
— ISRO (@isro) August 30, 2023
On the lunar surface, the Pragyan rover has already traveled around 100 meters, demonstrating its mobility and potential. Notably, it has successfully avoided its first roadblock, a little crater.
The rover is well prepared for its mission objectives with a variety of scientific instruments on board. These tools consist of a camera, a magnetometer to measure magnetic fields, and a spectrometer to examine the lunar composition.
The rover also has a drill that is intended to gather soil samples from the moon, which will reveal crucial details about the lunar geology.
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On August 27, 2023, the Rover came across a 4-meter diameter crater positioned 3 meters ahead of its location.
The Rover was commanded to retrace the path.It's now safely heading on a new path.#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3 pic.twitter.com/QfOmqDYvSF
— ISRO (@isro) August 28, 2023
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is intended to run for one lunar day, which is equivalent to roughly 14 days on Earth. The lander and rover will actively gather information on the lunar surface and atmosphere throughout this period.
Enhancing our knowledge of the existence of water ice on the Moon, a critical component for future lunar exploration and potential resource exploitation, is one of the mission’s main goals.
Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing and continuous activities are proof of India’s expanding space exploration capability.
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In-situ Scientific ExperimentsRadio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere – Langmuir Probe (RAMBHA-LP) payload onboard Chandrayaan-3 Lander has made first-ever measurements of the near-surface Lunar plasma environment over the… pic.twitter.com/n8ifIEr83h
— ISRO (@isro) August 31, 2023
In addition to making India the fourth nation to land a spacecraft on the moon, this mission shows India’s dedication to improving its space programs.
The ISRO is committed to maximize the scientific benefits from this endeavor, which is why it is important to note that the mission’s original one-month timeframe may be extended.
Additionally, there are preparations for potential future lunar follow-up missions, demonstrating India’s long-term dedication to lunar exploration.
In summary, the first week of the Chandrayaan-3 mission has been successful and forward-moving. Both the lander and the rover are working as expected, and they have already started gathering important information about the lunar environment.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission will likely keep achieving its goals, adding to our knowledge of the Moon and strengthening India’s position in the field of space exploration, the ISRO is convinced.
