Chandrayaan-3
In November 2019, officials from ISRO announced that they were examining the feasibility of a new lunar lander mission, planned for launch in November 2020. This prospective mission, named Chandrayaan-3, is intended as a renewed attempt to showcase the landing capabilities required for the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission, a collaborative initiative with Japan scheduled for 2025. Unlike previous configurations, Chandrayaan-3 would not involve launching an orbiter; instead, it would consist of a lander, rover, and propulsion module, with an estimated mission cost of ₹250 crore along with additional launch expenses of ₹365 crore for the LVM3 rocket. This forthcoming mission is intended to touch down in the same designated area as the second mission. The launch of Chandrayaan-3 took place on July 14, 2023, at 9:05:17 UTC
The primary objectives of the Chandrayaan-3 mission encompass three vital aspects. Firstly, it aims to successfully and precisely demonstrate a controlled landing on the lunar surface. Secondly, it endeavors to showcase the rover’s mobility and maneuverability across the Moon’s diverse terrain. Lastly, the mission seeks to conduct direct scientific experiments on the lunar surface, contributing to our understanding of Earth’s celestial neighbor.Chandrayaan 3 is scheduled to land on 23 August 23 at around 0604 PM
