India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover have begun exploring the lunar surface, marking a major milestone in the country’s space program.
The lander, Vikram, touched down on the Moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023, making India the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the lunar surface. The rover, Pragyan, rolled out of the lander the following day and is now conducting its first set of experiments.
Pragyan is equipped with a variety of scientific instruments, including a spectrometer, a camera, and a magnetometer. It will spend the next few months exploring the lunar surface, looking for signs of water ice and other resources.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major achievement for India’s space program. It demonstrates the country’s growing capabilities in space exploration and its commitment to scientific research.
- To search for water ice and other resources on the lunar surface.
- To study the lunar south pole, which is thought to be rich in resources.
- To improve our understanding of the Moon’s geology and history.
- To pave the way for future human missions to the Moon.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major step forward for India’s space program and for international space exploration. It is sure to inspire young people around the world to pursue careers in science and engineering.
