India's Pragyan Rover: Lunar Triumph & National Pride
In an exciting achievement for India's space agency, ISRO, the Pragyan rover has successfully embarked on its lunar exploration mission. The rover, proudly labeled “Made in India, Made for the Moon,” rolled out from the Vikram lander, marking a significant milestone in the Chandrayaan 3 project. The momentous occasion was shared with the world through ISRO's Twitter account.
Following the historic soft launch on the moon's south pole, Chandrayaan 3 initiated the delicate process of settling onto the lunar surface at 6:04 p.m. on a Wednesday. The subsequent wait allowed the lunar dust to settle, setting the stage for the next phase. Attached to the Vikram lander, the Pragyan rover was primed for its crucial role. Pawan K Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, shared a captivating image of Pragyan emerging from the belly of Vikram.
Rover Pragyan takes a walk on Moon.
— ISRO (@isro) February 14, 2023
Made in India, Made for Moon.
https://t.co/AC25E3MFiP
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This successful mission unfolded over the past 12 hours, with Chandrayaan 3 carefully selecting a flat region for its soft landing. The communication link was promptly established between the lander and MOX-ISTRAC Bengaluru, ensuring seamless data transmission. As the lander descended, it captured images of the landing, providing a visual record of this pivotal moment.
The subsequent phase involved the intricate process of the Pragyan rover rolling out from the lander, a moment captured and transmitted back to Earth in the form of an awe-inspiring image.
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A fascinating journey into the cosmos! 🌌🚀
— Pankaj Goenka (@GoenkaPk) February 14, 2023
https://t.co/8bVvyF3lqr
Now, the Pragyan rover's mission truly begins. Weighing in at 26kg and equipped with two vital payloads, the rover is set to conduct an array of experiments on the lunar surface over the next 14 days. The data collected from these experiments will then be transmitted back to the lander for analysis.
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One payload is dedicated to analyzing the chemical composition of the lunar surface, while the other focuses on determining the elemental makeup of the lunar soil and rocks around the landing site.
India's strides in space exploration are undeniable, and the successful deployment of the Pragyan rover further solidifies its place on the global stage. As the rover delves into its scientific mission on the moon, the world eagerly awaits the insights and discoveries it will bring back to Earth.
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