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Chandrayaan-5 Mission Approved by the Centre: A Major Leap in Lunar Exploration

India’s space ambitions have reached new heights with the approval of the Chandrayaan-5 mission, announced by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on March 16, 2025. This mission will be executed in collaboration with Japan and aims to conduct an advanced study of the Moon’s surface. Unlike Chandrayaan-3, which carried the 25 kg rover ‘Pragyan’, Chandrayaan-5 will deploy a heavier 250 kg rover, enhancing India’s lunar exploration capabilities.

Key Highlights of Chandrayaan-5 Mission

General Information

  • Approved: March 13, 2025
  • Announced by: ISRO Chairman V Narayanan
  • Collaboration: India (ISRO) and Japan (JAXA)
  • Objective: Detailed study of the Moon’s surface
  • Rover Weight: 250 kg (10 times heavier than Chandrayaan-3’s rover ‘Pragyan’)
  • Focus Area: Advanced mineralogical and geological analysis

Chandrayaan Mission Timeline

Mission Year Key Achievement Status
Chandrayaan-1 2008 Discovered water molecules on the Moon Successful
Chandrayaan-2 2019 Orbiter successful, lander crashed Partial Success
Chandrayaan-3 2023 First successful soft landing on Moon’s south pole Successful
Chandrayaan-4 2027 (expected) Lunar soil sample collection and return to Earth Upcoming
Chandrayaan-5 2028 (expected) Advanced surface study with a 250 kg rover Upcoming

Objectives of Chandrayaan-5

  • Conduct detailed mineralogical and geological analysis of the Moon’s surface.
  • Deploy a heavier rover (250 kg) for in-depth exploration.
  • Enhance India’s lunar technology and scientific capabilities.
    Strengthen international collaboration with Japan.

Future Plans of ISRO

  • Chandrayaan-4 (2027): To bring lunar soil samples to Earth.
  • Gaganyaan Mission: India’s first manned mission to space.
  • Bharatiya Antariksh Station: India’s own space station by 2035.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Chandrayaan-5 Mission Approved by the Centre: A Major Leap in Lunar Exploration
Mission Name Chandrayaan-5
Approval Date March 13, 2025
Announced by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan
Collaboration ISRO (India) and JAXA (Japan)
Rover Weight 250 kg
Mission Goal Advanced lunar surface study
Launch Year 2028 (expected)
Future Missions Chandrayaan-4 (2027), Gaganyaan, Bharatiya Antariksh Station
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