ISRO has successfully re-orbited the propulsion module of the Chandrayaan-3 mission from the moon to the Earth.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission exceeded its objectives, with the lander and rover spending one lunar day collecting data and samples from the moon.
The propulsion module will remain in Earth's orbit for a year, during which it will continue to gather additional information for future lunar missions.
This marks the first time ISRO has brought anything back from the moon.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully re-orbiting the propulsion module of the Chandrayaan-3 mission from the moon to the Earth. This marks the first time ISRO has brought anything back from the moon, demonstrating India's growing capabilities in space exploration.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission had initially been launched with the primary objective of demonstrating a soft landing near the lunar south polar region and performing experiments using the instruments onboard the lander and rover. The mission exceeded its objectives, with the lander and rover spending one lunar day collecting data and samples from the moon.
Following the successful completion of the lunar mission, ISRO decided to bring the propulsion module back to Earth's orbit. The module was re-orbited using the remaining fuel and will continue to operate a payload for Earth observation. This unique experiment follows the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the lunar south pole, making India the fourth country to achieve this feat.
The propulsion module will remain in Earth's orbit for a year, during which it will continue to gather additional information for future lunar missions and demonstrate mission operation strategies. ISRO has also tested software for gravity assist flybys and has successfully avoided potential collisions with other satellites. There are currently no threats of close approach with any operational Earth-orbiting satellites.
This achievement by ISRO not only showcases India's growing prowess in space exploration but also sets the stage for future missions. The successful re-orbiting of the propulsion module and its continued operation for Earth observation will provide valuable data and insights that will be instrumental in planning and executing future lunar missions.
The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-3 mission was to demonstrate a soft landing near the lunar south polar region and perform experiments using the instruments onboard the lander and rover.
This unique experiment follows the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the lunar south pole, making India the fourth country to achieve this feat.
The Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover spent one lunar day collecting data and samples from the moon.