Just the fourth country to land on the moon, India is the first to reach the pole that scientists believe holds reserves of frozen water
It said a successful Chandrayaan-3 landing would be monumental in fuelling curiosity and sparking a passion for exploration among youth. “It generates a profound sense of pride and unity as we collectively celebrate the prowess of Indian science and technology. It will contribute to fostering an environment of scientific inquiry and innovation.”
The lander and six-wheeled rover module of Chandrayaan-3 is configured with payloads that would provide data to the scientific community on the properties of lunar soil and rocks, including chemical and elemental compositions. The $140-million mission in 2019 was intended to study permanently shadowed moon craters that are thought to contain water deposits, as confirmed by India’s Chandrayaan-1 orbiter mission in 2008.
The anticipation for a successful landing rose after Russia’s failed attempt and as India’s regional rival China reaches for new milestones in space. In May, China launched a three-person crew for its orbiting space station, and hopes to put astronauts on the moon before the end of the decade. Relations between India and China have plunged since deadly border clashes in 2020.
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