Chandrayaan-5 mission
Why in new?
Recently the ISRO Chief V. Narayanan announced Centre’s approval for the Chandrayaan-5 mission.
Relevance:
GS-03 (Space technology)
About Chandrayaan-5 mission:
- It is a collaborative lunar mission between India and Japan that aims to deploy a 350 kg rover on the Moon.
- Aim: To collect comprehensive data about the moon and to make technology conducive to enhance human landing missions by 2040.
- Features:
- Houses a 350 kg advanced rover for in-depth exploration.
- High-capacity lander for better crewed missions.
- It even supports sample return missions.
- Has technology to enhance safe landing.
- It aligns with Chandrayaan-4’s sample collection objectives.
Prelims Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Chandrayaan-5.
- Chandrayaan-5 aims to enhance human landing missions by 2040.
- It is a collaborative lunar mission between India and Japan.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) None
Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- The Chandrayaan-5 mission is a joint venture by Japan and India that aims to explore the lunar surface thoroughly.
- The mission also aims to make technology stronger to enhance human landing missions by 2040.
- Hence, both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Related Posts
Dependence of Europe on Russia
Posted on
Genetically Modified (GM) crops
Posted on
