New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the lander module of Chandrayaan-3, the country’s third lunar mission, has established two-way communication with the orbiter of its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2. Although the lander of Chandrayaan-2 was lost, the orbiter, PRADAN, is currently in a stable orbit around the Moon.
The orbiter sent a welcome message to Chandrayaan-3’s lander module, comprising the lander Vikram and rover Pragyan. With preparations underway for the landing, ISRO will conduct internal checks on the landing module. The powered descent is scheduled to begin on August 23, with Vikram expected to land on the lunar surface around 6.04 pm.
Vikram, the lander module of Chandrayaan-3, has sent pictures of the Moon’s far side, captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera. These images were taken on August 19, a day before Vikram entered the pre-landing orbit. The camera, developed by the Satellite Application Centre, assists in locating a safe landing area during the descent. The landing is planned to take place when the Sun rises on the Moon, allowing for 14-15 Earth days of work. If successful, India will become the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first to land on the lunar south pole.
India’s landing attempt comes amidst a renewed interest globally in lunar exploration. Russia, China, the United States, and Israel, among others, have planned lunar missions in the coming years. These missions aim to explore the Moon’s south pole, which is of particular interest due to the presence of water ice that could support future human exploration missions. ISRO’s successful landing would be a significant milestone in India’s space exploration program and contribute to the growing global efforts for sustained lunar presence.
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