Chandrayaan-3 mission: Know all about the Science results; many firsts recorded by ISRO

During the Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO was able to obtain a set of Science results that can be extremely helpful for scientists to study the lunar surface and plan for future moon missions.

The first Chandrayaan-3 mission science was carried out in the form of observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander which recorded the temperature variations of the lunar surface/near-surface at various depths. This was recorded by the probe's penetration tool. According to ISRO, this is the first such profile of the lunar south pole.  (ISRO)

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1/5 The first Chandrayaan-3 mission science was carried out in the form of observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander which recorded the temperature variations of the lunar surface/near-surface at various depths. This was recorded by the probe's penetration tool. According to ISRO, this is the first such profile of the lunar south pole.  (ISRO)

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument mounted on Chandrayaan-3 missions Pragyan Rover made the first-ever in-situ measurements of the elemental composition of the lunar surface near the south pole. These in-situ measurements confirmed the presence of Sulphur (S) in the region. As mentioned on the ISRO website, it is something that was not feasible by the instruments onboard the orbiters. (REUTERS)

2/5 The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument mounted on Chandrayaan-3 missions Pragyan Rover made the first-ever in-situ measurements of the elemental composition of the lunar surface near the south pole. These in-situ measurements confirmed the presence of Sulphur (S) in the region. As mentioned on the ISRO website, it is something that was not feasible by the instruments onboard the orbiters. (REUTERS)

The APXS of the Chandrayaan-3 rover detected the presence of minor elements including Sulfur, apart from the major expected elements such as Aluminum, Silicon, Calcium, and Iron. According to the ISRO, the APXS instrument is best suited for in-situ analysis of the elemental composition of soil and rocks on the surface of planetary bodies having less amount of atmosphere, such as the Moon. (ISRO)

3/5 The APXS of the Chandrayaan-3 rover detected the presence of minor elements including Sulfur, apart from the major expected elements such as Aluminum, Silicon, Calcium, and Iron. According to the ISRO, the APXS instrument is best suited for in-situ analysis of the elemental composition of soil and rocks on the surface of planetary bodies having less amount of atmosphere, such as the Moon. (ISRO)

First in-situ measurements of the surface-bound Lunar plasma environment over the south polar region were carried out by the RAMBHA-LP payload mounted on Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram Lander. The initial assessment of the measurements indicated that the plasma surrounding the lunar surface is relatively sparse. Apart from this, The ILSA payload on the Vikram Lander recorded the vibrations occurring due to the movements of Pragyan Rover and other payloads. (ISRO twitter)

4/5 First in-situ measurements of the surface-bound Lunar plasma environment over the south polar region were carried out by the RAMBHA-LP payload mounted on Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram Lander. The initial assessment of the measurements indicated that the plasma surrounding the lunar surface is relatively sparse. Apart from this, The ILSA payload on the Vikram Lander recorded the vibrations occurring due to the movements of Pragyan Rover and other payloads. (ISRO twitter)

Scientists from NRSC/ISRO estimate that about 2.06 tonnes of lunar epiregolith were ejected and displaced over an area of 108.4 m² around the landing site. Notably, these Chandrayaan-3 mission Science results can have a major impact on future lunar missions and ISRO can ensure success on their basis. (ANI)

5/5 Scientists from NRSC/ISRO estimate that about 2.06 tonnes of lunar epiregolith were ejected and displaced over an area of 108.4 m² around the landing site. Notably, these Chandrayaan-3 mission Science results can have a major impact on future lunar missions and ISRO can ensure success on their basis. (ANI)