Chandrayaan-4 mission: Know all about ISRO’s docking plan to bring Moon samples back 

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After the successful Chandrayaan-3 project, ISRO is gearing up for the Chandrayaan-4 mission. Know how it's building docking technologies.

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Chandrayaan-4 mission is now underway and this time, ISRO plans to bring  Moon soil and rock samples back to Earth. 

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Now, ISRO has its main focus on the in-orbit docking for the spacecraft which is required to bring samples back. However, to conduct the operation, it requires a new plan and intricate tech to make the project successful.

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As part of the Chandrayaan-4 mission, it is reported that ISRO has been working on a space docking experiment called SPADEX. 

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The SPADEX experiment will be a twin spacecraft test which will explore the ways for orbital manoeuvres, docking, and formation flying.

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The mission is reported to have two satellites, one will be responsible for docking and another will be used for proximity operations.

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The Chandrayaan-4 mission also includes a remote robotic arm which will be responsible for collecting samples for the Moon surface.

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While it's a critical mission which requires a lot of expertise and advanced technologies, ISRO is willing to be bold and take all the risks to make the mission successful.

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The Chandrayaan-4 mission was approved by the government in 2017, and now, the mission is being developed with full force.

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The Chandrayaan-4 mission launch date and more in-depth details about the project are yet to be revealed by ISRO.

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Notably, apart from the Chandrayaan-4 mission, in 2024, ISRO will be preparing for various space projects with nation-wide collaborations.