SCIENCE

All about ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission

By Sanjana Shankar

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ISRO's upcoming missions

ISRO is planning to launch Chandrayaan-3 in July. Chandrayaan-3 is ISRO's third mission to the Moon.

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Moon exploration

The prime objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are "safe and soft landing" on the Moon, roving, and carrying out scientific experiments.

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Lunar mission

Chandrayaan-3 mission will carry a lander, a propulsion module, and a rover. The combined system is estimated to weigh 3,900kg.

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Launch

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission is set to launch in the first week of July from Satish Dhawan Space Center. The estimated cost is Rs. 613 crore.

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Payloads

ISRO's lander and rover will carry several scientific payloads, including a passive Laser Retroreflector Array from NASA for lunar laser ranging studies.

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