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Chandrayaan-3: All you need to know about the mission

Published on Aug 27, 2023 04:27 PM IST

India, on August 23, became the fourth country to have successfully landed on the moon’s surface and the first to land on the South Pole.

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On August 23, the Pragyan rover from the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander successfully touched down in the Moon's southern polar region, an area of great scientific importance. Here's a comprehensive overview of the mission's key aspects. (File Photo)

Published on Aug 27, 2023 04:27 PM IST

On August 23, the Pragyan rover from the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander successfully touched down in the Moon's southern polar region, an area of great scientific importance. Here's a comprehensive overview of the mission's key aspects. (File Photo)

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The Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module is equipped with a specialized instrument known as ILSA, or Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity. ILSA's primary function is to detect and analyze lunar quakes, seismic vibrations occurring beneath the Moon's surface. (ANI)

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The Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module is equipped with a specialized instrument known as ILSA, or Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity. ILSA's primary function is to detect and analyze lunar quakes, seismic vibrations occurring beneath the Moon's surface. (ANI)

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Pragyan, the rover, is slated to conduct a range of experiments on the lunar terrain. Data gathered by the rover will be relayed to the lander and subsequently transmitted back to Earth. (ISRO Twitter)

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Pragyan, the rover, is slated to conduct a range of experiments on the lunar terrain. Data gathered by the rover will be relayed to the lander and subsequently transmitted back to Earth. (ISRO Twitter)

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Among Pragyan's tasks is the analysis of the chemical composition of the lunar surface, as well as a detailed examination of lunar soil and rocks. (ISRO Twitter)

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Among Pragyan's tasks is the analysis of the chemical composition of the lunar surface, as well as a detailed examination of lunar soil and rocks. (ISRO Twitter)

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The RAMBHA experiment and the Langmuir probe (LP) will delve into the near-surface plasma activities on the Moon. (ISRO Twitter)

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The RAMBHA experiment and the Langmuir probe (LP) will delve into the near-surface plasma activities on the Moon. (ISRO Twitter)

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These instruments will gauge factors like ion and electron density, as well as the thermal properties of the lunar surface in the vicinity of the polar region. (PTI)

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These instruments will gauge factors like ion and electron density, as well as the thermal properties of the lunar surface in the vicinity of the polar region. (PTI)

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Chandra's Surface Thermo-Physical Experiment (ChaSTE) will concentrate on scrutinizing the thermo-physical behavior of the Moon's surface. (PTI)

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Chandra's Surface Thermo-Physical Experiment (ChaSTE) will concentrate on scrutinizing the thermo-physical behavior of the Moon's surface. (PTI)

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This endeavor holds historic significance as it marks the first time any nation has ventured to the Moon's southern pole, opening a new chapter in lunar exploration.(PTI)

Published on Aug 27, 2023 04:27 PM IST

This endeavor holds historic significance as it marks the first time any nation has ventured to the Moon's southern pole, opening a new chapter in lunar exploration.(PTI)

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