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ISRO the space research agency of India is on an adventurous mission with its new lunar mission Chandrayaan-3. The function of this mission will be lunar exploration based on the experience with the previous ones and development of the knowledge about the Moon.
In this blog, we will look at details of Chandrayaan-3, the goals and accomplishments of the mission and the importance of Chandrayaan-3 for space exploration and scientific fields.
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Background of Chandrayaan Missions
India’s first initiative to explore the moon was the Chandrayaan-1 mission which was launched in the month of October in the year 2008. This was the first mission of India towards Moon and it came out to be very successful. Chandrayaan-1 found traces of water on the surface of the Moon and gave valuable informations which changed the geology of the Moon.
Chandrayaan-1 was launched in October 2008 followed by the Chandrayaan-2 in July, 2011 with its objectives – one of them being to land in the region of South Pole of the moon. While the orbiter is operational and in lunar orbit, contiuning to relay useful data, the designated lander, Vikram, had some issues with its touchdown procedure and has apparently ‘Hard Landed’ on the lunar surface. Still, this failure looks rather significant, however, the orbiter has become a source of many insights and is effectively sending information to our planet.
The Objectives of Chandrayaan-3
Chandrayaan-3 is planned as the spacecraft that will further enhance the results and, at the same time, incorporate the experience of the previous missions. Its primary objectives include:
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While the previous space mission Chandrayaan – 2 was set a landing in the southern polar region.
Chandrayaan – 3 will be landing into a more tentative area. It is designed to prove that the ISRO has the capacity to deliver the Lunar Lander safely to Moon and prove itself as a vessel for future lunar exploration.
2. Enhancing Lunar Surface Exploration
Chandrayaan-3 like any other spacecraft is accommodated with scientific instruments which are used to assess the lunar surface. These instruments will study lunar soil and rocks and give information on the composition and formation of the moon. It is therefore important for those planning to return to the moon or keep experimenting on the moon with a view of colonizing the moon one day to decode the moon’s terrains.
3. Testing New Technologies
The mission will also involve testing new technologies which has been developed by ISRO. These involve improvement in landing systems and other navigation systems used in the robot. Consortium testing of such technologies will improve the country’s capabilities in space exploration and open the door for subsequent more complicated missions.
Mission Components
Chandrayaan-3 comprises three main components: The three already mentioned components namely the lander, the rover and the propulsion module. Here’s a closer look at each:
1. The Lander
The base vehicle also known as the ‘lander’ has been christened Vikram and its task is to soft-land on the lunar surface. This craft has instruments and;video cameras to assist in the landing and to gather information after the touchdown. The lander also has the job of putting into operation the rover when the lander has successfully landed on the Mars.
2. The Rover
The rover which has been named Pragyan, which is Self-explanatory being a Sanskrit word for wisdom, is a vehicle built to traverse the lunar terrain. Organized for scientific research; It armed with a set of scientific apparatus for analyzing soil samples and testings. This makes the rover to be capable of navigating the lunar environment in order to gather information regarding composition and characteristics of the lunar surface.
3. The Propulsion Module
The propulsion module’s main operation is to carry the lander and the rover from the Earth to the lunar orbit. It offers the required velocity and the necessary adjustments to enable the spacecraft gain the required orbit around the Moon. When in lunar orbit the propulsion module drops away and the bottom portion of the spacecraft comprising of the lander and the rover descends.
Scientific Instruments and Experiments
The scientific instruments including those on board Chandrayaan-3 have been designed to achieve the given mission objectives. These include:
Terrain Mapping Camera: To zoom-in the picture of the lunar surface and then choose the landing site and examine surface properties.
Spectrometers: Refine elemental and mineralogical determination of lunar soil and rocks by its spectral characteristics.
Seismometers: Monitor for moonquakes and determine the level of activity, hence understanding the structure of Moon’s interior.
Lunar Surface Science Experiments: This should be accomplished by incorporating a number of experiments to accustom the characteristics of lunar soil and dust.
Significance of Chandrayaan-3
The Chandrayaan-3 mission holds significant importance for several reasons:
1. Enhancing India’s Space Capabilities
ISRO’s success in a landing and surface exploration mission will go a long way in the growth or maturity in space technology. This achievement will complement India improved status in space technology and open doors to other future complicated space missions.
2. Contributing to Lunar Science
Chandrayaan-3 will help in providing useful informations about the geology and composition of the Moon just like the first three and play an important role in determining the structure of the Moon by analyzing the surface and experimenting. The data gathered here are invaluable to the future of lunar missions and possible human settlement.
3. Supporting International Collaboration
India’s accomplishments this in lunar exploration increases the probability for further cooperation. There is interest from many countries in isolating Moon and India’s participation could potentially result in co-operations/ joint projects and various discoveries.
4. Inspiring Future Generations
We also have successful space explorations such as Chandrayaan-3 which motivates the youngsters involved in science, engineers, and space lovers. They illustrate how science and technologies as well as inspire people to engage in STEM careers.
Challenges and Solutions
Exploration in space missions is always complex and indeed Chandrayaan-3 mission doesn’t seem to be an exception. Some of the challenges include:Some of the challenges include:
- Precise Landing: As with most things related to space exploration, landing on the Moon especially on a soft mode mandates a specific direction and control. ISRO has used better algorithms and sensors for the purpose of getting better and more accurate readings.
- Surface Conditions: Moon is an example of a planetary body which has harsh terrains and varied topography. Conveyance constraints and conditions in the planet must also be detected and addressed to by the rover.
- Communication: Communication is therefore a very important aspect in the exchange of data and control between this world and the spacecraft. To maintain a reliable contact ISRO has developed good communiqué structure in place.
As highlighted earlier the future of lunar exploration has continued to develop and is seen to have the following aspects.
Chandrayaan-3 is in line with a growing tendency of developing orbital, communication, and resource exploration interests on the moon. Currently there are many more multifaceted missions being planned by space agencies and private concerns to the lunar surface and to setting up bases and to utilizing the resources of the moon. The success of Chandrayaan-3 will go a long way in this regard as it aids the international efforts towards further exploration of the moon.
Conclusion
However, it would be pertinent to mention that India’s Chandrayaan-3 is one of the significant steps in its space programs. Chandrayaan-1: The mission constructed, Chandrayaan-2: Defines the goal as a successful soft landing, the enhancement in the study of the lunar and testing of the new technologies. The gains that will be realized out of Chandrayaan-3 will not only aid boost the understanding of lunar science but will play a pivotal role in boosting the exploration of space by the international community.
However, that being said before taking out this year’s mission, Chandrayaan-3 reignites our group interest and our yearning for space exploration. These achievements from India are an indication that the world has not ceased to make progress in space research; for any country or the world as a whole, such advances should serve as a constant reminder of the endless possibilities that are within grasp, as humanity and the earth proceeds for space exploration.
FAQ
- What is actually Chandrayaan-3 and what are objectives of this mission?
Chandrayaan-3 is one of the new Indian mission to moon by the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO. Its primary use is to ensure it lands on the surface of moon without causing an explosion.Â
Though Chandrayaan-2 has not been accomplished the precise landing, ISRO is now preparing for Chandrayaan-3 which is built in such a manner that it will always ensure proper landing and subsequently releasing the rover for surface exploration.
- Who are the Stakeholders of Chandrayaan 3?
Chandrayaan-3 consists of three main components:
Lander: For the space craft, the purpose of a lander is to transport the spacecraft to the moon surface in one piece. It has landing instruments as well as cameras to enable it land on the surface and perform a preliminary assessment.
Rover: The following are the details about the Indian rover: The name of the rover is ‘Pragyan’, which is designed for Moon mission. It transmits scientific instruments as appliances for determining the qualities, including element content, of the soil and rocks and as apparatus for experimentations.
Propulsion Module: This module is involved in delivering of the lander and the rover from earth to the lunar orbit, and confirming that the two are in the right orbit before they separate with the actual lander to commence its decent.
- What Kinds of instruments was placed on the Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission?
Chandrayaan-3 carries several scientific instruments designed to study the Moon:
Terrain Mapping Camera: Landsat employed in identifying the favorable site with regard to surface mapping used in choosing a site and a surface investigation.
Spectrometers: The nature of soil and rocks on lunar surface: McCain and ‘Bruce Murray.
Seismometers: Observe the magnitude of the moonquakes, and seismic activity as these will help in the examination of the interior of the rocky planet.
Lunar Surface Science Experiments: Perform all sorts of test in order to define the lunar soil and dust, for example, their characteristic features and composition.
- In what way Chandrayaan-3 depend upon the previous missions?
Chandrayaan 3 has a continuity of the previous launch of Chandrayaan 1, Chandrayaan 2 based on the prior development and the experiences gained from them.
Chandrayaan-1 : Isar was the Indian spacecraft to the Moon that showed that water molecules are present on the moon and which had made a major contribution to the field of lunar exploration.
Chandrayaan -2: although the module designed for the landing wasn’t successful for a successful touchdown on the moon but the orbiter module is still assisting in providing useful data about the Moon. Specifically, it has been forecasted that Chandrayaan-3 would be setting an example hard landing in addition to enhancing the surface operations/domain.
- What is the successful performance of Chandrayaan-3?
Demonstrating Landing Capabilities: Soft landing will thus provide a dramatic illustration of ISRO’s capacity of sustaining a landing on the Moon and opening further opportunities to explore the lunar surface.
Advancing Lunar Science: Quantitative data about the elemental composition of the surface of the Moon, as well as about the geology of surrounding lunar area, will be provided.
Enhancing Space Exploration: If Chandrayaan-3 mission is achieved successfully it will further strengthen Indian elementary capability in space exploration, missions and technology to come forward for more and more missions and collaborations with other countries.
Thus, the Chandrayaan-3 may be seen as further stepping stone of the Indian space effort enhancing knowledge of lunar processes and even extending the frontiers of space exploration.
