Q.7. What are the key objectives of India’s moon mission program ‘Chandrayaan-3’?

The key objectives of India’s moon mission program, Chandrayaan-3, are as follows:

• Safe and Soft Landing on the Lunar Surface: The mission aims to demonstrate the capability to perform a controlled and soft landing on the Moon.

• Rover Operations: It includes showcasing the mobility of the rover on the lunar surface and conducting in-situ scientific experiments.

• Scientific Exploration: Chandrayaan-3 is equipped with various scientific instruments to carry out experiments that will provide insights into the lunar surface’s composition and other scientific data.

• Technological Development: The mission will also focus on developing and demonstrating new technologies required for future interplanetary missions.

• Lunar South Pole Landing: One of the mission’s goals is to land near the lunar south pole, a region that has not been explored extensively and is of great interest due to the possibility of water ice.

Chandrayaan-3 is a continuation of India’s lunar exploration efforts and represents a significant step forward in ISRO’s capabilities in space exploration.