India’s Chandrayaan-3 rover will imprint India’s presence on the Moon’s surface.

Chandrayaan-3 Rover to Leave Mark of India on Moon’s South Pole

Impression of National Emblem and Isro Logo to be Left on Lunar Soil

New Delhi: When the Chandrayaan-3 rover will roll out on the Moon after a safe landing on August 23, it will leave an impression of the national emblem and Isro logo on the Moon’s regolith (lunar soil), leaving a mark of India on the south pole of the Moon, where no other country has ever ventured till now.

Embossed Image on Pragyan Rover

Isro has embossed on the rear wheel of the 27kg six-wheeled Pragyan rover an image of Isro logo and of the national emblem.

Payloads and Experiments

The Chandrayaan-3 module, comprising the propulsion, lander, and rover, carries six payloads that will help Isro understand the lunar soil and also capture photographs of the Earth from the lunar orbit.

Mission Duration

The life of the payloads carried by the propulsion module post-ejection of the lander is between three and six months. On the other hand, the mission life of the lander and the rover is 1 lunar day or 14 earth days, Isro said.

Scientific Experiments

The rover will carry Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) for deriving the elemental composition in the vicinity of the landing site. The lander payloads, which include RAMBHA and ILSA, would study the Moon’s atmosphere and dig the surface to understand its mineral composition. Vikram, the lander, will click photos of the Pragyan rover as it studies the seismic activity on the Moon by dropping some instruments. Using laser beams, it would try to melt a piece of the lunar surface to study gases emitted during the process.

Conclusion

The Chandrayaan-3 rover is all set to make history by leaving an impression of the national emblem and Isro logo on the Moon’s south pole. This marks India’s entry into an exclusive club of nations that have ventured to this unexplored region of the Moon. The mission carries several payloads and will conduct scientific experiments to study the lunar soil and atmosphere. It is a significant step forward in India’s space exploration journey.

Summary:

• Chandrayaan-3 rover to leave an impression of the national emblem and Isro logo on the Moon’s south pole.
• Embossed image of Isro logo and national emblem on the rear wheel of the Pragyan rover.
• The mission comprises six payloads to understand the lunar soil and capture photographs of the Earth.
• Mission duration: Payloads ★3 to 6 months, Lander and rover ★1 lunar day or 14 earth days.
• Scientific experiments include studying elemental composition, lunar atmosphere, and seismic activity.