Chandrayaan 3: The Next Giant Leap for India’s Moon Mission

Pragyan’s mission spans one lunar day (14 Earth days)

Pragyan Rover embarks on a mission of data collection and experimentation :

1. Design and Dimensions

• Rover weight- 26 kg
• Pragyan’s chassis: 91.7 x 75.0 x 39.7 cm.

2. Pragyan Rover Technical Specifications

• Navigation cameras for precise movement.
• The solar panel generates 50 W of power.
• Communicates with the Vikram lander via transmitter and receiver antennas.

3. Scientific Endeavors

• APXS (Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer): Determines the lunar surface’s elemental composition.
• LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope): Tests chemical elements in lunar soil and rocks.

4. Unveiling Lunar Secrets

• In-depth analysis of chemical composition.
• Elemental makeup of lunar surface.
• Analysis of Moon’s geology, composition, and atmosphere.