ISRO is working on the next lunar mission called Chandrayaan-4 mission which aims to bring back samples from the lunar surface. Know what ISRO Chairman S Somanath said about the project.
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After the great success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO is gearing up for the Chandrayaan-4 mission with even more advanced objectives and aims.
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It is reported that the ISRO’s upcoming Moon mission will bring back the sample of lunar soil and rock to Earth for further studies.
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However, the Chandrayaan-4 mission is quite complex and requires comprehensive planning and advanced technologies to bring samples back to Earth’s atmosphere.
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In a recent interview with Indian Express, ISRO Chairman S.Somanath said that for a successful mission, they need tools such as a robotic arm for sample collection on the Moon.
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Additionally, the mission will require advanced technologies for mechanisms for docking in lunar and Earth orbits and making a safe re-entry to Earth’s orbit.
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ISRO recently conducted a similar mission with Chandrayaan-3 mission payload which gave them insight into how to re-enter Earth’s orbit.
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This experiment may help ISRO scientists plan and develop technologies for bringing lunar samples back to Earth.
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The mission is currently under development and ISRO will share more details about the mission and how they will carry out the Chandrayaa-4 mission successfully.
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Furthermore, ISRO has planned to launch the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (Indian space station) by 2028 in which the experiments will be conducted with the help of robotic assistance.
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Finally, by 2040, ISRO will send astronauts to the Moon for further lunar exploration, setting the biggest milestone for India.