ISRO’s Pragyan Rover: Major Milestone Achieved on Lunar Surface
Breaking: ISRO Updates Pragyan Rover’s Progress on Moon
New Delhi: A thrilling update from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) emerged today regarding the health and movements of the Pragyan rover on the moon. According to ISRO, the Pragyan rover has successfully covered a distance of approximately 8 metres on the lunar surface, and its planned movements have been confirmed.
In a tweet that sent waves of excitement among space enthusiasts, ISRO stated, “Chandrayaan-3 Mission: All planned Rover movements have been verified. The Rover has effectively covered a distance of approximately 8 meters. The LIBS and APXS payloads on the Rover have been activated. All the payloads on the propulsion module, lander module, and rover are operating without any issues.”
Earlier in the day, ISRO unveiled the first-ever selfies captured by India’s lander Vikram and the Pragyan rover from the moon’s surface, marking a historic moment for the nation. As the Pragyan rover steadily moved, Vikram documented its progress through photographs and a video of its ramp.
India’s achievement is monumental, as it becomes the first country to reach the moon’s south pole and the fourth nation to achieve a successful moon landing with Chandrayaan-3’s gentle touch down at 6:04 PM on Wednesday. An enthralling video shared by ISRO depicts the Pragyan rover emerging from the lunar soil after approximately 4 hours, its initial tracks permanently marking the moon’s terrain.
The captivating color video also reveals the Pragyan rover’s solar panel basking in sunlight, casting a graceful shadow on the lunar surface.
This accomplishment is unique as no previous spacecraft has managed a soft landing near the moon’s challenging South Pole terrain. The region, characterized by craters and deep trenches, poses a significant challenge for exploration.
Upon closer examination, it is evident that Vikram has settled in a relatively flat area, providing the Pragyan rover ample opportunity for its scientific endeavors.
With two weeks of lunar daylight ahead, the Pragyan rover has already initiated a series of scientific experiments. The outcomes of the Chandrayaan-3 mission have the potential to significantly expand our understanding of lunar water ice, a valuable resource that could shape the future of space exploration.
As anticipation builds, ISRO is anticipated to present even more remarkable media to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit on Friday.