Chandrayaan 3 Lander and Rover: The final countdown for Chandrayaan-3, the epic lunar mission has begun. The Indian Space Research Organization’s mission completed Earth orbit on Tuesday and headed towards the Moon. ISRO describes Chandrayaan as the third lunar mission with the goal of “developing and demonstrating new technologies needed for interplanetary missions.”
Chandrayaan is made up of a native propulsion module, landing module and rover. And as the lunar mission continues its journey towards the moon, let’s take a quick look at the two essential components of Chandrayaan-3, the Vikram Lander and the Pragyan Rover, and their roles.
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What is Vikram Lander?
Vikram Lander is one of the most important ingredients of Chandrayaan-3. It is named after the visionary of the Indian Space Program, Dr Vikram A Sarabhai. space program. The 1,749 kg lander is designed to ensure a safe landing on the lunar surface. According to ISRO, the Lander is equipped with a number of cutting-edge technologies, including a Hazard Detection and Avoidance system with dedicated cameras and processing algorithms, Laser & RF Based Altimeter, Doppler Velocity with a Laser and Lander’s Horizontal Velocity Camera.
The role of Vikram Lander
Vikram Lander’s main mission is to gently land on the surface of the Moon near the south pole and release the Pragyan rover. According to ISRO, the Vikram lander includes three payloads for its purposes:
- RAMBHA-LP: It will measure the density of the plasma (ions and electrons) near the surface and how it changes over time.
- ChaSTE: The temperature properties of the lunar surface near the poles will be measured using the Chandra’s Surface Thermal Physics Experiment.
- ILSA: The purpose of the Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity is to assess seismic activity near the landing site and map the composition of the lunar crust and mantle.
In addition, Vikram Lander is equipped with a range of sensors and side-mounted solar panels for safe landing and exploration operations.
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What is Pragyan Rover?
The robotic vehicle along with the Lander was named ‘Pragyan’, which means ‘wisdom’ in Sanskrit. The six-wheeled vehicle has instruments configured with payloads to provide data regarding the Moon’s surface. It will collect data on the elemental composition of the atmosphere. The 26 kg rover has a mission time of one lunar day, equivalent to about 14 Earth days.
Pragyan Rover’s role
The second important component of Chandrayaan 3 is the Rover. It will highlight India’s progress in space exploration and will further contribute to our understanding of the geology and environment of the Moon. It consists of two payloads which are:
APXS: Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer designed to determine the basic composition of the lunar surface. This information is important for understanding the moon’s mineral content.
LIBS: Laser Induction Analytical Spectroscopy will determine the chemical elemental composition of magnesium and aluminum etc. on the lunar soil and rock around the moon landing site.
According to ISRO’s latest update, the LVM3 M4 vehicle has successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 into orbit. Chandrayaan-3, in its precise orbit, has begun its journey to the Moon. The health of the spacecraft is normal.
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