Chandrayaan-4 mission will be led by ISRO and JAXA in which they will try to find presence of water in the lunar soil. The mission will consist of various payloads and scientific instruments to conduct a thorough study. (JAXA)
1/5 Chandrayaan-4 mission will be led by ISRO and JAXA in which they will try to find presence of water in the lunar soil. The mission will consist of various payloads and scientific instruments to conduct a thorough study. (JAXA)
According to JAXA, the selection of the investigation area and observation points with unique environmental and geological features will be decided before the landing. Then the ISRO lander will land near the investigation area where the maximum sunlight will be present. (JAXA)
2/5 According to JAXA, the selection of the investigation area and observation points with unique environmental and geological features will be decided before the landing. Then the ISRO lander will land near the investigation area where the maximum sunlight will be present. (JAXA)
As per reports, the rover will try to reach depths of up to 1.5 meters below the surface during its operation which will enable the rover to find the potential water resources in the area. Additionally, the rover will perform surface observations of the Moon. (JAXA)
3/5 As per reports, the rover will try to reach depths of up to 1.5 meters below the surface during its operation which will enable the rover to find the potential water resources in the area. Additionally, the rover will perform surface observations of the Moon. (JAXA)
If the lunar soil has the presence of hydrogen, then the rover will drill the surface to collect samples. Then the sample will be heated which will be used to determine its chemical composition, analyze water content, and conduct isotopic examination. (JAXA)
4/5 If the lunar soil has the presence of hydrogen, then the rover will drill the surface to collect samples. Then the sample will be heated which will be used to determine its chemical composition, analyze water content, and conduct isotopic examination. (JAXA)
The Chandrayaan-4 mission is expected to be launched in the year 2025. The lander and the rover are now in the development stage and both space agencies will be providing more details about their progression. (JAXA)
5/5 The Chandrayaan-4 mission is expected to be launched in the year 2025. The lander and the rover are now in the development stage and both space agencies will be providing more details about their progression. (JAXA)