Chandrayaan 3 Why is ISRO aiming to land Vikram on Moon's south pole

Chandrayaan-3 aims for a historic south pole Moon landing, exploring water resources, energy potential, and pioneering lunar exploration.

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission is on the verge of achieving a pioneering feat – a soft landing on the Moon’s south pole. If successful, India would become the first nation to accomplish this milestone, showcasing the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) innovative prowess. The mission’s primary goal is to identify an optimal site for the Vikram lander’s gentle touchdown in the challenging lunar terrain.

However, the mission’s significance transcends its technical challenges. The Moon’s south pole is believed to harbor water deposits within its shadowed craters, accumulated over time from comet and asteroid impacts. This water resource could be crucial for future human activities on the Moon, including sustaining potential colonies and supporting exploration efforts. The region’s topography also offers potential for energy generation – sunlit peaks could host solar panels, while shadowed areas might hold resources like water ice for hydrogen-based power.

Chandrayaan-3’s objectives align with the global interest in the Moon’s south pole. China’s aim to establish a lunar colony by 2030 underscores the strategic value of this region. Moreover, the area is rich in valuable minerals, including helium-3, a potential fuel for clean energy generation.

Despite the 2019 setback, Chandrayaan-3’s determination remains unwavering. The mission plans to deploy a rover near the lunar south pole to conduct a comprehensive 14-day experiment, unveiling the composition of lunar soil and rocks, including the presence of ice deposits and minerals.

India’s pursuit of leadership in unexplored lunar regions reflects its commitment to space exploration and potentially groundbreaking discoveries. Chandrayaan-3’s endeavor could reshape our understanding of the Moon and lay the foundation for future lunar exploration and resource utilization, inspiring other countries to intensify their lunar missions.

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