India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing on the Lunar Surface. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the mission’s small rover, named Pragyan, has been deployed to explore the composition of the moon’s soil. Equipped with advanced scientific instruments, Pragyan aims to determine the chemical elements present in the lunar rocks and soil.

In a video released by ISRO, the rover can be seen exiting the lander, called Vikram, using a small ramp. The rover has already traveled eight meters, and both of its scientific instruments, the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer and the Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, are functioning properly.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission has the distinction of being the fourth successful soft landing on the lunar surface, with India becoming a global space superpower. Furthermore, the mission has achieved another milestone by landing closer to the moon’s south pole than any other spacecraft.

The south pole region is of great scientific and strategic interest as it is believed to contain water ice deposits that can potentially be converted into rocket fuel or even drinking water for future manned missions. This adds to the significance of Chandrayaan-3’s exploration efforts.

The mission’s lunar lander, rover, and propulsion module are all reported to be functioning as planned. The lander and rover are expected to operate on the lunar surface for approximately two weeks.

The success of Chandrayaan-3 highlights India’s growing prowess in space exploration and sets the stage for even further advancements in the future. It comes at a time when other nations, like Russia, are facing challenges in their lunar endeavors. India’s remarkable achievement reinforces its position as a key player in the global space arena.

Sources:
– Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
– Chandrayaan-3 Mission Report

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