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Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan Rover: Hope for Revival and New Threats

The Chairman of ISRO, S Somnath, stated that the Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 has fallen asleep on the lunar surface, but there is still hope that it may wake up. The mission's objective of soft landing and data collection has been accomplished, but the rover's exposure to radiation and landing shakes may pose challenges for its recovery. ISRO is attempting to explore the scientific data collected through the mission, while efforts to establish communication with the rover and lander continue.

via Deccan Herald|

#chandrayaan-3 #hope #isro

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ISRO's Chandrayaan-3: Reviving Vikram lander and Pragyan rover at lunar sunrise

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to revive the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover of the Chandrayaan-3 mission after two weeks of dormancy during the lunar night. ISRO scientists are hopeful that the equipment will come back to life when the sun rises on the Shivshakti Point. If successful, the modules could continue collecting data from the lunar surface for another 14 days. However, the process is challenging due to the extremely low temperatures on the lunar surface, which can drop to as low as -200°C. Unlike previous spacecraft, the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover do not have radioisotope heating units (RHUs) to maintain the necessary temperature for equipment functioning. ISRO is working on developing RHUs for future interplanetary missions.

via Hindustan Times|

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Chandrayaan-3 Successfully Measures Moon's Temperature at Lunar South Pole

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed a spacecraft near the south pole of the moon, becoming the first nation to do so. The mission has deployed the Pragyan rover to explore the lunar surface and has started conducting scientific experiments, including measuring temperature profiles of the moon's south pole soil using the ChaSTE experiment. The mission aims to understand the thermal behavior of the moon's surface. The rover recently encountered a hazardous crater but has safely retraced its path and continues its exploration.

via Space.com|

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Chandrayaan-3's Rover Pragyan Overcomes Lunar Obstacle, Advances in Mission

The Chandrayaan-3 rover, Pragyan, has successfully navigated its first lunar obstacle, a 100mm-deep crater, marking a significant achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). The rover's movements are not fully autonomous, requiring guidance from ground teams to overcome challenges. Each movement operation has a turnaround time of around five hours, taking into account factors such as the sun's rotation and limited data communication capabilities. Isro remains confident in the rover's progress and the potential for successful scientific outcomes.

via IndiaTimes|

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India's Chandrayaan-3: Captivating Footage and Success in Lunar Exploration

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the moon, with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover expected to operate for two weeks. The Indian space agency released a three-minute video showing the descent and landing process. The rover has already moved 8 meters across the lunar surface, leaving imprints of the Indian space agency's logo and national emblem. The mission marks a significant achievement for India's space exploration efforts.

via The New York Times|

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India's Chandrayaan-3: Captivating Lunar Footage and Budget Success

India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander successfully deployed its rover, Pragyan, on the moon's surface, marking India's first soft landing on the lunar surface and making it the fourth country to achieve this feat. The rover, equipped with scientific instruments, is on an exploratory mission to analyze the composition of the moon's soil. The mission's success strengthens India's position as a global space superpower and could contribute to future crewed missions by potentially providing resources such as water ice for rocket fuel or drinking water.

via CNN|

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India's Pragyan Rover Successfully Moonwalks, Inspiring Future Lunar Missions

India's Pragyan Rover, part of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, successfully descended from the Vikram lander's platform and "moonwalked" on the lunar surface. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a video showcasing the rover's descent, imprint on the lunar soil, and deployed solar panel. Equipped with scientific instruments, the rover will conduct experiments, gather moon samples, and transmit data back to the lander. The mission life of the rover and lander is 1 Lunar day or 14 Earth days.

via The Weather Channel|

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