Chandrayaan‑4: India’s Bold Leap Toward the Moon
Chandrayaan‑4: India’s Bold Leap Toward the Moon 1. Mission Overview Chandrayaan‑4 is ISRO’s upcoming lunar sample-return mission , aiming to collect up to 2–3 kg of lunar regolith and safely deliver it back to Earth. 2. Mission Timeline & Objectives Timeline : Targeted launch around 2027–2028 , aligning with the completion of conceptual and design phases. Key Objectives : Execute a soft landing near the Moon’s south pole. Collect samples , ascend from the lunar surface , and perform in-orbit docking and undocking . Transfer the samples through multiple modules and re-enter Earth’s atmosphere safely . 3. The Ingenious Multi‑Module Design Chandrayaan‑4’s architecture is its standout feature, comprising five distinct modules deployed via two separate launches: Propulsion Module – Guides the mission to the lunar orbit Descender Module (Lander) – Facilitates a soft landing and sample collection Ascender Module – Lifts off with lunar...