"Why Chandrayaan-3's Minimal Moon Dust Stirring is Significant"

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's unique engine configuration resulted in minimal disturbance of moon dust during its historic landing near the moon's south pole, allowing for clear views of the landing region and safer touchdown. The spacecraft's cameras captured images that helped it avoid hazardous craters, and the mission achieved several milestones before succumbing to frigid lunar night temperatures. The Chandrayaan-3 team is still analyzing data on the dust plume and plans to make it public in two months, while India is already planning its next moon mission, Chandrayaan-4, tentatively scheduled for 2028 with the goal of bringing moon rocks to Earth.