Chandrayaan-4 mission in spotlight after ISRO logs massive success with Chandrayaan-3 mission

Chandrayaan-4 mission has grabbed the spotlight as ISRO winds down the Chandrayaan-3 mission again. ISRO is preparing for the LUPEX mission in collaboration with JAXA.

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The chances for Chandrayaan-4 mission revival are not good as Vikram lander and Pragyan rover are likely dead on the Moon. It would be a miracle if it ever happens. However, all the focus has shifted to the new lunar mission called the Chandrayaan-4 mission. It is formally called Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex). (ISRO)

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1/5 The chances for Chandrayaan-4 mission revival are not good as Vikram lander and Pragyan rover are likely dead on the Moon. It would be a miracle if it ever happens. However, all the focus has shifted to the new lunar mission called the Chandrayaan-4 mission. It is formally called Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex). (ISRO)

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2017 collaborated to take the lunar mission forward and commence the procedure by signing an agreement. (ISRO)

2/5 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2017 collaborated to take the lunar mission forward and commence the procedure by signing an agreement. (ISRO)

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The significant objective of the fourth lunar mission is to find the presence of water on the lunar surface. This discovery will support future space exploration missions. Additionally, It will unravel the mysteries of lunar science. (ISRO)

3/5 The significant objective of the fourth lunar mission is to find the presence of water on the lunar surface. This discovery will support future space exploration missions. Additionally, It will unravel the mysteries of lunar science. (ISRO)

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According to reports, ISRO and JAXA have plans to send a lander and rover to the south pole region of the Moon which will conduct studies on the lunar surface. Just like Chandrayaan-3, the Chandrayaan-4 mission will be conducted from the south-polar region of the Moon. (ISRO)

4/5 According to reports, ISRO and JAXA have plans to send a lander and rover to the south pole region of the Moon which will conduct studies on the lunar surface. Just like Chandrayaan-3, the Chandrayaan-4 mission will be conducted from the south-polar region of the Moon. (ISRO)

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The Chandrayaan-4 mission is expected to be launched in 2026, however, the specific date or timeline has been disclosed by officials of JAXA or ISRO. (ISRO)

5/5 The Chandrayaan-4 mission is expected to be launched in 2026, however, the specific date or timeline has been disclosed by officials of JAXA or ISRO. (ISRO)