MOON MISSIONS
The Chandrayaan program is an ongoing series of outer space missions by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). These missions aim to explore the moon and contribute valuable data to lunar science.
CHANDRAYAAN-1
Launched: 22 October 2008
Objective: High-resolution remote sensing of the moon in visible, near-infrared, and X-ray.
CHANDRAYAAN-2
Launched: 22 July 2019
Objective: To map and study the variations in lunar surface composition, and location and abundance of lunar water.
CHANDRAYAAN-3
Planned: 2023
Objective: To demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
OUR MISSION
LUNAR EXPLORATION
The Chandrayaan missions are dedicated to exploring and understanding the lunar surface. These missions help in the discovery of new scientific data, contribute to our understanding of the moon's origin and evolution, and support future lunar expeditions.
SCIENTIFIC SPECIALTY
Terrain Mapping Camera (TMC)
Provides high-resolution images of the lunar surface, enabling detailed topographical mapping.
Mineralogy Mapper (M3)
Analyzes the mineral composition of the lunar surface, helping to identify the presence of valuable minerals.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Penetrates the lunar surface to reveal subsurface features, including potential ice deposits.
GALLERY
Chandrayaan-1
Chandrayaan-2
Chandrayaan-3
FUTURE MISSIONS
ISRO plans to continue its exploration of the moon with future Chandrayaan missions, including advanced lunar landers and rovers. These missions aim to further our understanding of the moon and support human exploration efforts.