Chandrayaan-4 mission: ISRO-JAXA plans for lunar mission

After Chandrayaan-3, ISRO is now planning for the Chandrayaan-4 mission dubbed as LUPEX mission with JAXA. Know all the upcoming lunar mission.

Various studies and theories suggest that the Moon’s polar region may have water. To confirm the speculation, JAXA and ISRO have joined hands to explore the south pole of the Moon in search of water resources in terms of quality and quantity. (JAXA)

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1/5 Various studies and theories suggest that the Moon’s polar region may have water. To confirm the speculation, JAXA and ISRO have joined hands to explore the south pole of the Moon in search of water resources in terms of quality and quantity. (JAXA)

JAXA said, “Our aim is to obtain actual data (ground truth data) regarding the quantity of water (H₂O) from in-situ observations of areas where water is anticipated to exist, based on the available past observational data.” Further, the quality of the water will be evaluated in terms of distribution, conditions, and form. (JAXA)

2/5 JAXA said, “Our aim is to obtain actual data (ground truth data) regarding the quantity of water (H₂O) from in-situ observations of areas where water is anticipated to exist, based on the available past observational data.” Further, the quality of the water will be evaluated in terms of distribution, conditions, and form. (JAXA)

The Chandrayaan-4 mission will consist of a launcher and a Moon rover which will be provided by Japan. ISRO will be providing the lander and a few instruments for the mission. JAXA’s H3 Rocket will be used for the launch and the payload mass will weigh above 350 kg including the rover. (JAXA)

3/5 The Chandrayaan-4 mission will consist of a launcher and a Moon rover which will be provided by Japan. ISRO will be providing the lander and a few instruments for the mission. JAXA’s H3 Rocket will be used for the launch and the payload mass will weigh above 350 kg including the rover. (JAXA)

The Chandrayaan-4 mission will have six instruments including NASA’s Neuron Spectrometer(NS) and ESA’s Exospheric Mass Spectrometer for LUPEX(EMS-L). As per reports, the LUPEX mission will have an operating period of more than 3 months. (JAXA)

4/5 The Chandrayaan-4 mission will have six instruments including NASA’s Neuron Spectrometer(NS) and ESA’s Exospheric Mass Spectrometer for LUPEX(EMS-L). As per reports, the LUPEX mission will have an operating period of more than 3 months. (JAXA)

The mission objectives also include studying the evolution of lunar surface water to its current state and that will be done by studying the lunar environment. This mission will increase knowledge of how planetary bodies retain water. (JAXA)

5/5 The mission objectives also include studying the evolution of lunar surface water to its current state and that will be done by studying the lunar environment. This mission will increase knowledge of how planetary bodies retain water. (JAXA)