Chandrayaan-3 lander searches for safe landing spot on Moon’s south pole
Chandrayaan-3 lander searches for a safe landing spot on Moon’s south pole
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday that its Chandrayaan-3 lander has entered the final phase of its mission to land on the Moon’s south pole. The lander, named Vikram, is currently in a lunar orbit and is using its onboard cameras to search for a safe landing spot.
The south pole is a region of the Moon that has never been explored by a spacecraft. It is also thought to be rich in water ice, which could be a valuable resource for future human exploration.
The ISRO said that Vikram will make its landing attempt on August 23 or 24. The landing will be a challenging one, as the south pole is a region with rugged terrain and steep slopes.
If the landing is successful, Vikram will become the first Indian spacecraft to land on the Moon’s south pole. It will be joined by the Pragyan rover, which will be deployed from the lander to explore the surrounding area.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major milestone for India’s space program. It is the country’s third lunar mission and its first attempt to land on the Moon’s south pole. The success of the mission would be a major boost for India’s ambitions to become a major space power.
The ISRO has said that it is confident of the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The agency has conducted extensive tests of the lander and rover, and it is confident that they are ready for the landing.
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The landing of Vikram on the Moon’s south pole would be a major achievement for India and a significant step forward in the exploration of the Moon. It would also be a major boost for the country’s space program and its ambitions to become a major space power.
The ISRO is closely monitoring the progress of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and will provide updates on the landing attempt as it gets closer.
