22/08/2023
*Why was Chandrayaan 3 launched?*
Chandrayaan 3 was launched to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's surface. It is a follow-up mission to Chandrayaan 2, which attempted to land on the Moon in 2019 but failed.
* What are the main objectives of Chandrayaan 3?*
The main objectives of Chandrayaan 3 are to:
* Achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface.
* Demonstrate the rover's ability to rove on the Moon.
* Conduct in-situ scientific experiments on the lunar surface.
* **What is the payload of Chandrayaan 3?**
The payload of Chandrayaan 3 consists of the following instruments:
* Vikram lander: The lander will carry a number of instruments to study the lunar surface, including a seismometer, a magnetometer, and a thermal conductivity probe.
* Pragyan rover: The rover will be equipped with a number of instruments to study the lunar surface, including a spectrometer, a camera, and a laser altimeter.
* Spectro-polarimeter of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE): This payload will be used to study the Earth's atmosphere and surface from lunar orbit.
* When was Chandrayaan 3 launched?*
Chandrayaan 3 was launched on August 23, 2023, at 2:43 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India.
*Where will Chandrayaan 3 land?*
Chandrayaan 3 is scheduled to land in the South Pole region of the Moon. This region has never been explored by any human-made spacecraft.
*How long will Chandrayaan 3 last?*
The mission life of Chandrayaan 3 is estimated to be between one and two years.
* How much did Chandrayaan 3 cost?*
The cost of Chandrayaan 3 is estimated to be around Rs. 615 crores (US$80 million).
* What are the challenges of Chandrayaan 3?*
The main challenge of Chandrayaan 3 is to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's surface. The Moon's surface is very uneven and there are many craters, which makes it difficult to land safely.
Another challenge is to operate the rover on the Moon's surface. The Moon's atmosphere is very thin, which means that there is no wind to help the rover move. The rover will also have to contend with the Moon's extreme temperatures, which can range from -290 degrees Celsius to 120 degrees Celsius.
Despite these challenges, Chandrayaan 3 is a very important mission for India. It will help India to further its spacefaring capabilities and it will also help us to learn more about the Moon
