Bad news! ISRO faces new threats for Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram lander and Pragyan rover

Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram lander and Pragyan rover are facing new threats on the moon that may harm them, ISRO revealed.

Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) ambitious lunar project in the form of the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover, currently rest in a dormant state on the Moon's surface. This mission successfully landed on the Moon on August 23 and conducted numerous experiments. Now, both the lander and rover are in sleep mode from which ISRO is not being able to revive them. However, ISRO has not lost hope.  (ISRO)

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1/5 Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) ambitious lunar project in the form of the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover, currently rest in a dormant state on the Moon's surface. This mission successfully landed on the Moon on August 23 and conducted numerous experiments. Now, both the lander and rover are in sleep mode from which ISRO is not being able to revive them. However, ISRO has not lost hope.  (ISRO)

But now, according to a report by India Today, Chandrayaan-3 mission is facing new threats. These threats to Vikram and Pragyan stem from the dangerous micrometeoroid impacts. A senior ISRO official explained that these tiny particles constantly bombard the lunar surface and pose a risk to the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover. While the Moon's lack of atmosphere and oxygen prevents corrosion, the potential damage from these impacts and the extreme cold during the lunar night is a concern. (ISRO)

2/5 But now, according to a report by India Today, Chandrayaan-3 mission is facing new threats. These threats to Vikram and Pragyan stem from the dangerous micrometeoroid impacts. A senior ISRO official explained that these tiny particles constantly bombard the lunar surface and pose a risk to the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover. While the Moon's lack of atmosphere and oxygen prevents corrosion, the potential damage from these impacts and the extreme cold during the lunar night is a concern. (ISRO)

Additionally, the absence of an atmosphere on the Moon exposes the spacecraft to constant radiation bombardment from the Sun, potentially causing damage over time. (ISRO)

3/5 Additionally, the absence of an atmosphere on the Moon exposes the spacecraft to constant radiation bombardment from the Sun, potentially causing damage over time. (ISRO)

Despite these threats, ISRO scientists are happy with the mission's performance. Chandrayaan-3's objectives were to explore the lunar south polar region, known for its water ice reserves. The rover's discovery of sulfur on the lunar surface near the South Pole is significant, and it also detected various other elements, expanding our knowledge of the Moon's composition. (ISRO)

4/5 Despite these threats, ISRO scientists are happy with the mission's performance. Chandrayaan-3's objectives were to explore the lunar south polar region, known for its water ice reserves. The rover's discovery of sulfur on the lunar surface near the South Pole is significant, and it also detected various other elements, expanding our knowledge of the Moon's composition. (ISRO)

The mission's seismic activity measurements and the sulfur discovery have offered valuable insights into the Moon's geological processes. The Vikram lander's hop experiment on the Moon, which lifted off and landed nearby, showcased the potential for future missions to return lunar samples. Chandrayaan-3's data collection has not only advanced our understanding of the Moon but also paved the way for forthcoming lunar and interplanetary expeditions. (ISRO)

5/5 The mission's seismic activity measurements and the sulfur discovery have offered valuable insights into the Moon's geological processes. The Vikram lander's hop experiment on the Moon, which lifted off and landed nearby, showcased the potential for future missions to return lunar samples. Chandrayaan-3's data collection has not only advanced our understanding of the Moon but also paved the way for forthcoming lunar and interplanetary expeditions. (ISRO)