The accomplishment came through Chandrayaan-3, the latest in the Chandrayaan ("Mooncraft") series spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Comprising a lander named Vikram and a rover dubbed Pragyan, along with a propulsion module, Chandrayaan-3 showcases India's burgeoning space capabilities.
Also, the
Pragyan rover, whose name signifies 'wisdom,' carries the Alpha Particle X-ray
Spectrometer (APXS) and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) for
elemental analysis. An additional experiment, Spectropolarimetry of HAbitable
Planet Earth (SHAPE), will be conducted by the Propulsion Module from the
Moon's orbit.
The milestone triggered widespread jubilation throughout India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was a historic day for India's space sector and congratulated ISRO for the remarkable success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. The success belongs to all humanity, he said.
Reflecting the
ambitions of 1.4 billion citizens, Chandrayaan-3 also stands as a testament to
India's cost-efficient prowess in space engineering. Notably, the mission in
2023 was executed on a budget of approximately US$ 74 million — less than the
production cost of the 2013 Hollywood blockbuster 'Gravity,' further
underscoring India's economical yet impactful approach to space exploration.
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