After reaching this orbit, the lander module and the propulsion module will separate. The propulsion module will carry the lander module to the final 100-kilometre circular orbit. The Chandrayaan-3 lander has been designed in such a way that it can land softly on the Moon at a specified site, and deploy the rover, whose aim is to conduct in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface.
These are the Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChasTE), Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA), Langmuir Probe, Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) Rover, and Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive ionosphere and Atmosphere (RAMBHA). The objectives of Chandrayaan-3, apart from demonstrating a safe and soft landing and roving capabilities on the lunar surface, is to conduct in-situ scientific experiments, and develop and demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary missions.Ĭhandrayaan-3's lander will be equipped with five payloads. Chandrayaan-3: Objectives, Payloads, And Planned TrajectoryĬhandrayaan-3 aims to put a lander and a rover on the Moon’s highlands near the south pole, and to demonstrate end-to-end landing and roving capabilities. The spacecraft has a mission life of one lunar day, which is equivalent to 14 Earth days.
The launch vehicle used this time is called LVM3-M4. Unlike its predecessor, Chandrayaan-3 will not carry an orbiter. The Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3), the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO's) most powerful rocket, launched Chandrayaan-3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Chandrayaan-3, the succeeding mission to Chandrayaan-2, was launched on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST. The rover is rectangle-shaped, and has six wheels and a navigation camera.Ĭhandrayaan-3 Launch HIGHLIGHTS: Welcome to the live blog for the launch countdown of Chandrayaan-3. The lander is also equipped with an X-band antenna which will ensure communications. The lander is box-shaped, and has four landing legs, four landing thrusters, a number of sensors to ensure a safe touchdown, and a suite of cameras to avoid hazards and have positional knowledge. The main thruster nozzle is located at the bottom of the propulsion module. It will serve as the mounting structure for the lander. The cylinder is called the Intermodule Adapter Cone. The propulsion module will carry the lander module to the final 100-kilometre circular orbit after reaching which the lander module and the propulsion module will separate.Īfter the separation, the propulsion module will remain in orbit around the Moon, and act as a communications relay satellite.Īccording to NASA, the propulsion module, a box-like structure, will be mounted with a large solar panel on one side and a large cylinder on top.
The aim of the payloads on the rover is to conduct in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-3 Launch Countdown Live Updates: Chandrayaan-3's lander has been designed in such a way that it can land on the Moon at a specified site, and deploy the rover.
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