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What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan 3's mission?
Which rocket was used to launch Chandrayaan 3?
What are the names of the two key components of Chandrayaan 3?
Where did Chandrayaan 3 successfully soft-land on the Moon?
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What scientific goal is associated with analyzing lunar soil?
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What is the designed operational lifetime of Chandrayaan 3?
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What capability does the rover Pragyan possess?
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How does Chandrayaan 3 enhance India’s capabilities in space exploration?
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Study Notes
Overview
- Chandrayaan 3 is India's third lunar exploration mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Mission Objectives
- To demonstrate the ability to perform a soft landing on the Moon.
- To conduct scientific experiments on the lunar surface.
Key Components
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Lander (Vikram):
- Designed for a soft landing on the Moon.
- Equipped with scientific instruments to study the lunar surface.
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Rover (Pragyan):
- Capable of moving on the lunar surface and performing in-situ analysis.
- Equipped with spectrometers and other tools for soil composition analysis.
Launch Details
- Utilized the GSLV Mk III rocket.
- Placed into a highly elliptical Earth orbit before trans-lunar injection.
Key Achievements
- Successfully soft-landed on the Moon’s South Pole region on August 23, 2023.
- First mission to land near the lunar South Pole, an area of significant scientific interest.
Scientific Goals
- Measure lunar surface temperature.
- Analyze the lunar soil's elemental composition.
- Explore the presence of water ice and other resources.
Mission Duration
- Designed for a minimum operational lifetime of one lunar day (approximately 14 Earth days).
Significance
- Enhances India’s capabilities in space exploration.
- Contributes to global scientific knowledge about the Moon, particularly the South Pole region.
- Sets the stage for potential future human and robotic missions to the Moon.
Overview
- Chandrayaan 3 is India's third lunar mission, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Mission Objectives
- Aims to demonstrate capabilities for a soft landing on the Moon.
- Conducts scientific experiments on the lunar surface to gather data.
Key Components
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Lander (Vikram):
- Specifically designed for a soft lunar landing.
- Equipped with scientific instruments to analyze and study the lunar surface features.
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Rover (Pragyan):
- Designed to traverse the lunar surface and perform in-situ analyses.
- Contains spectrometers and tools for examining soil composition.
Launch Details
- Launched using the GSLV Mk III rocket.
- Initially placed into a highly elliptical Earth orbit to facilitate trans-lunar injection.
Key Achievements
- Successfully achieved a soft landing in the Moon’s South Pole region on August 23, 2023.
- Marked as the first mission to land in the scientifically significant lunar South Pole area.
Scientific Goals
- Measure the temperature of the lunar surface.
- Analyze the elemental composition of lunar soil.
- Investigate the presence of water ice and potential resources on the Moon.
Mission Duration
- The mission is designed for an operational lifetime of at least one lunar day, which is about 14 Earth days.
Significance
- Strengthens India's capabilities in space exploration and lunar research.
- Contributes to global understanding of the Moon, especially the South Pole region.
- Lays the groundwork for future human and robotic lunar missions.
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Test your knowledge about Chandrayaan 3, India's third lunar exploration mission launched by ISRO. This quiz covers its objectives, key components like the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, and the mission's significant achievements, including its successful soft landing on the Moon's South Pole.
