The purpose of the Chandrayaan-3 mission is to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface, building upon the achievements of the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission. The mission has the following objectives:
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Safe and Soft Landing: The mission aims to engineer and implement a lander that can land safely and softly on the surface of the Moon. This objective is crucial for future lunar exploration and potential human missions.
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Rover Operations: Chandrayaan-3 will demonstrate the operations of a rover on the lunar surface, similar to the Pragyan rover deployed during the Chandrayaan-2 mission. The rover will be used to explore the lunar terrain and gather scientific data.
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Scientific Research: The mission will perform scientific experiments and research on the lunar surface, contributing to our understanding of the Moons geology, atmosphere, and potential resources.
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Lunar South Pole Exploration: Chandrayaan-3 is specifically aimed at the lunar south pole, a region believed to contain water ice or frozen water. The presence of water ice on the Moon could be a valuable resource for future space exploration, providing oxygen, fuel, and water for astronauts and spacecraft.
