ISRO Secures Green Light for Chandrayaan-5 Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially received approval from the Centre for its ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission, as confirmed by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. This mission aims to enhance India’s lunar exploration capabilities and is a crucial step towards the nation’s goal of achieving a human landing on the Moon by 2040. The announcement was made during a recent event in Chennai, where Narayanan also shared ISRO’s future roadmap, which includes plans for an Indian Space Station by 2035.
India’s Lunar and Space Exploration Plans
ISRO has laid out an extensive plan for upcoming missions, including the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-4, which will focus on landing and sample collection on the Moon. Chandrayaan-5 is set to advance lunar exploration with a high-capacity lander and a 350 kg rover, marking a significant step towards future human landings. Last year, Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed the government’s approval for Chandrayaan-4, which aims to test essential technologies for landing, sample collection, and safe return to Earth. In addition to lunar missions, ISRO is also working on the development of an independent space station, named “Bharatiya Antriksh Station,” with a target completion date of 2035. Plans are underway to send Indian astronauts to the Moon aboard an indigenous rocket, further solidifying India’s position in the global space race.
Expansion of India’s Space Launch Capabilities
ISRO has been significantly expanding its launch capabilities, achieving remarkable progress in satellite deployment. Since 2014, India has successfully launched satellites for 34 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Canada. Over the past decade, ISRO has deployed 393 foreign satellites alongside three Indian commercial satellites using its PSLV, LVM3, and SSLV launch vehicles. The upcoming rocket launch facility at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu is expected to play a pivotal role in small satellite launches. Construction commenced on March 5, 2024, following a foundation stone-laying ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This new spaceport will focus on polar launches utilizing the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), with production efforts supported by the Indian industry.
Scientific Achievements and Future Missions
During the Chennai event, Narayanan highlighted several of ISRO’s notable achievements, including the groundbreaking discovery of water on the Moon by Chandrayaan-1 and the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 at the lunar south pole, making India the first nation to reach this milestone. He also noted India’s advancements in solar research, emphasizing that the country has become the fourth nation to launch a dedicated satellite for studying the Sun. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, former MLA Vijayadharani, and former Chennai Mayor Saidai Duraisamy, underscoring the significance of ISRO’s ongoing contributions to space exploration.
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